Astrophysics (includes foundation year)

About this course

Astrophysics is concerned with understanding the universe beyond our atmosphere, from the planets and moons of the solar system to stars in all stages of their life cycles, the vast structures of galaxies, and the large-scale architecture of the cosmos itself. It applies the tools of physics and mathematics to questions that have captivated human curiosity for millennia: how stars are born, live and die, what dark matter and dark energy are, how the universe began and how it may end. As telescopes and detection technologies have advanced, astrophysics has become one of the most observationally rich and theoretically exciting areas of science. At Aberystwyth University, this four-year full-time programme begins with a foundation year that builds the mathematical and scientific foundations needed for degree-level study, making the programme accessible to students who need to consolidate t

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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