Astrophysics Cardiff University

Overview

The Astrophysics programme from  Cardiff University  covers core physical and mathematical concepts with a clear focus on our interpretation of the Universe. The course is designed to give a thorough education in theoretical aspects of physics and astrophysics and an understanding of observational astronomy.

Key Features

In your first two years, you will study a core component of physics and astrophysics modules, delivered to you by a range of teaching methods. In your third year you will study advanced astrophysics and astronomy topics in detail, with additional optional modules. You will also undertake an astrophysics research project.

The course aims to prepare you for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education or other sectors which require a practical, numerate and analytical approach to problem solving.

 You will be part of a friendly and welcoming department currently housed in the Queen’s Building complex, which contains a wide variety of purpose-built laboratories, lecture theatres and computing facilities.

Distinctive features

• The opportunity to learn in a department which has a strong commitment to research and is home to one of the UK’s largest Astronomy research groups
• The involvement of research-active staff in course design and delivery
• Frequent opportunities to conduct practical work in the School’s laboratory facilities

• An emphasis on independent learning

Career prospects

Physics and Astronomy graduates are highly valued by employers and our students go on to work in a wide range of different fields including research science, medical physics and technology, teaching and finance and banking.

Employers included UK and international universities plus a large range of organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Lockheed Martin, National Instruments and Barclays.

Graduate careers

• research scientist
• research development leader
• medical physicist
• lecturer
• finance and banking
• physics teacher

Accreditation

• Institute of Physics (IOP)