理学学士（荣誉）天文学，空间科学和天体物理学

天文学，空间科学和天体物理学使我们能够看到宇宙及其在其中的位置。通过研究这些主题，人类不断扩大视野，探索宇宙。这些主题每年都会根据世界各地研究人员的发现不断发展变化。天文学是世界上大多数古代文明实践的最古老的科学之一，也是最现代的科学之一，它依赖于高科技和太空计划的最新发现。这是一门观测科学，它提供了我们对宇宙空间，时间和物理条件的广泛范围的看法。天体物理学强调构成宇宙的恒星和星系的基本物理概念，从而了解太空中物体​​和过程的物理性质以及现代天文研究中使用的仪器和技术。
Course overviewInvestigate the possibilities of life elsewhere within the universe and get involved with real space missions from ESA and NASA. This course 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.You'll also develop the transferable skills to open up a world of job opportunities, leading to careers in research, engineering, aerospacedefence, medical physics, teaching, finance and data analytics.AccreditationThis course is fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.How you'll studyYou’ll receive extensive practical training in our labs and understand the real-world applications of what you learn. Practical sessions are supplemented with a range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures and laboratory classes, computing sessions and team projects.Your futureYou’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:AirbusThe Met OfficeDefence Engineering and Science Group (MoD)BAE