Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (MPhys 4 years)

Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (MPhys 4 years)
Investigate the possibilities of life elsewhere within the universe and get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA. This degree allows you to specialise in astronomy and space - from spacecraft design to star formation and astrobiology. Using our fantastic facilities, including the Beacon Observatory, and dedicated data analysis lab module, you'll learn from experts in the field and open up a range of careers in space science.

Our four-year integrated Master's programme (MPhys) allows you to hone the skills needed for research and technical roles in industry, or as a preparation for a PhD. Deepen your knowledge with specialised taught modules and work with an academic to carry out a real, open-ended research project.

If you don't have a science background or don't meet our entry requirements, you can take our foundation year.

Accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Your future
You’ll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills; analytical thinking; effective time management; and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as:

• Airbus

• The Met Office

• Defence Engineering and Science Group (MoD)

• BAE.

Location
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You'll focus on the fundamentals of mathematics, physics and astronomy. You'll learn a broad range of subjects such as the multiwavelength universe and exoplanets, spacecraft design and operations, atomic and nuclear physics, and quantum physics. A combination of specialist modules and laboratory work on individual and group projects opens avenues for even deeper exploration: for example, stars, galaxies and the Universe, the Sun, the Earth and Mars and more. In the final year you can study advanced, specialist modules and work within one of our research groups to complete an in-depth research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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