Astrophysics

Astrophysics makes demands across a broad frontier of technologies: materials science, optics and electronics. This three-year programme teaches students to apply their knowledge of physics to astronomical observation and to the interpretation of the data and images obtained.

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

Classical Mechanics
Mathematical Methods I
Mathematical Methods II 
Practical Skills 1A 
Practical Skills 1C
Physics of the Universe
Thermal Physics
Waves, Optics and Acoustics

Optional modules

All first-year modules are compulsory.

Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)

Astrophysical Processes: Nebulae to Stars
Electricity and Magnetism
Mathematical Methods III
Physics of the Solar System
Practical Astrophysics 2A
Quantum Physics
Statistical Thermodynamics

Optional modules

One optional module from the following list:
Astrobiology
Environmental Physics
Mathematics for Physics and Astronomy

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

Astronomical Spectroscopy
Interstellar Physics
Physical Cosmology
The Physics of Stars
Practical Astronomy 1 - Techniques

Optional modules

You will select one of the following:
Group Project
Practical Astronomy 2 - Applications
Practical Astronomy 3 - Field Trip
You will also select 1.0 credits of astrophysics options. Options may include:
Astrobiology
Electromagnetic Theory
Energy and Climate
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Physics of Oceans, Ice Sheets and Climate (1.0 credits)
Physics of the Earth
Quantum Mechanics
Scientific Computing Using Object Oriented Languages
Theory of Dynamical Systems

A levels

Grades

AAA

Subjects

Mathematics and Physics required.

GCSEs

English Language and Mathematics at grade C. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

IB Diploma

Points

38

Subjects

A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physics at grade 6, with no score below 5.

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• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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