ObjectivesThis degree provides a broad knowledge of theoretical and experimental physics and astronomy. You will undertake projects in astronomy, either using the School?s optical telescope or the newly installed radio telescope, or analysing data brought in from state-of-the-art facilities like the Hubble Space Telescope. Theoretical project work can make use of the School?s astrophysical supercomputing facilities. The MSci programme leads students to the highest levels of astrophysics, your first published research paper may well arise from your MSci project work.
Entry requirementsRequired subjects: physics and maths A level IB score: 6 in maths, plus a 6 and 5 in two subjects at Higher Level, one of which must be physics
Academic titleBSc Physics with Astronomy
Course descriptionBSc Physics with Astronomy
Programme
Year One
This degree follows the same syllabus as the BSc Physics programme, except that the 'Introduction to Astronomy' module is compulsory. This module does not assume that you have any prior knowledge of the subject, and is designed to give you an overview of modern astrophysics. You still have the flexibility to take another optional module as well.
Year Two
Again, you pursue the same core as for the F300 programme, but with astronomy modules, The Structure of Stars and The Structure of Galaxies, replacing two of the options in the BSc Physics degree.
Year Three
The final year adopts the same core physics as F300, but with modules entitled Extreme Astrophysics and Cosmology replacing two of the options. This still leaves plenty of flexibility for you to choose other optional modules; you might, for example, choose one in the related field of theoretical particle physics. You also undertake a year-long astronomical research project.