BSc (Hons.) Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics

The Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics BSc at the University of Kent offers students a chance to delve into the fundamental aspects of physics and astrophysics. It provides the opportunity to deal with the knowledge of space science, highlighting phenomena that take place outside the Earth's atmosphere.Course Content: This programme covers the fundamental theories and principles of physics and astrophysics such as mechanics, quantum, and thermal physics, stellar astrophysics and cosmology, and general relativity. The course includes practical work, where students learn to programme in Python, widely used in commercial and scientific sectors.Key Modules: Major modules included in this course are Introduction to Astronomy, Introduction to Space Science and Astrophysics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Introductory Astrophysics Laboratory, and The Evolving Universe. The optional modules include Techniques of Astronomy, Introduction to Planetary Science, and Nuclear Astrophysics.Accreditations: This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). By fulfilling the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist (CPhys) status, the BSc Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics paves the way for those wishing to pursue careers within the broader scientific and technological field.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme have found successful careers in academic research, secondary education, IT and finance industry. Other career paths include telecommunications, aerospace and defence, health and medical physics, and meteorology and climate science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.