Astronomy

You'll be introduced to the subject of astronomy on this module, including key concepts, observational and practical techniques, report writing skills and theoretical aspects.

This module will provide you with a quantitative understanding of the physical concepts underlying astrophysical processes. You will develop an understanding of physical laws and concepts as applied to the Universe. The module will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills and techniques used in astronomy.

This module will provide you with a quantitative understanding of the mathematical concepts. · You'll develop skills and confidence in different areas of mathematics. You will develop an understanding of some statistical methods relevant to astronomy. The module will enable you to solve problems in maths and statistics and apply the techniques to simple problems in astronomy.

This module forms the University Certificate in Cosmology. You will study 12 topics during this module around the Universe, Big Bang, and Cosmology. You will look at observational evidence, the galaxy, forces, and matter.

This module forms the University Certificate in IT for Astronomy. It concentrates on the software and communications tools required when studying Astronomy.

This module aims to develop your ability to undertake in-depth research and locate suitable resource, building on your basic knowledge of astronomy and cosmology. This module will provide you with the opportunity to practise extracting key issues and arguments from a number of sources to synthesise different strands of subject material.

This module provides an introduction to Sun, Earth and Climate, suitable for people with little prior knowledge of the subject and with a limited background in physics and maths. You'll gain an understanding of physical laws and concepts as applied to the Sun-Earth system and the Earth’s climate.

This module is an introduction to astrobiology. It will include basic chemistry and biology, suitable for people with little prior knowledge about the subject. You will gain an understanding of the scientific laws and concepts which underpin the universe and astrobiology.

Providing a broad introduction to our understanding of the Galaxy, this module is a distance-learning unit for the University Advanced Certificate in Astrophysics of Galaxies and an option on the Combined Honours Astronomy programme.

This module is a distance-learning unit for the University Advanced Certificate in Astrophysics of Galaxies and the Combined Honours Astronomy programme. You will be given a broad introduction into galaxies beyond the Milky Way based on multi-waveband observations and basic principles.

This module is intended to provide you with a detailed understanding of astronomical detectors and technologies for the ultraviolet, optical and infrared wavelengths. You will examine case studies that show the relevance of the techniques to small telescopes and professional satellite and ground-based observing.

This module will help you discover how space missions to the planets help us to understand the origin, and future of our Solar System. Looking at issues such as the development of the Earth's atmosphere, changes in climate, and the energy sources in and formation of the Solar System.

This module will allow you to explore solar astrophysics, as offered to you by Distance Learning.

This module aims to: provide you with an understanding of physical laws and concepts as applied to Solar Astrophysics. Learn how to link a range of stellar phenomena and topics in stellar astrophysics to solar astrophysics using the Sun as a detailed case study and setting it in the wider context of solar-like and other stars. 

The aim of this module is to encourage the development of an independent study that is largely initiated and planned. You'll see the work through to completion, and write a substantial coherent report on an astronomical topic or theme.

In this module, you will build on your knowledge of Cosmology by introducing a mathematical approach. You will also learn the underlying physics and observational consequences within Cosmology and Relativity.

This module covers physical concepts that describe the behaviour of matter in extreme conditions. You'll learn using astrophysical examples in relation to Energy, Matter, and the Universe. This module contains the groundwork to enable you to proceed to further study.

The aim of this module is to develop your skills in group work, using report writing and IT-based presentation skills. You'll use your IT expertise and individual research skills to mirror the mode of collaboration used by astronomers to undertake their research.

This module presents scientific highlights of current astronomical investigation. You will learn about astronomical projects that are fundamental research areas. You will study scientific methods for investigating problems and technological advances. You will maintain a portfolio of work on current topics in astronomy or astrophysics.

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of computer programming as used by modern astronomers. You will develop your ability to analyse astrophysical problems using a range of computational tools. The module will enable you to use computational tools to undertake astronomical investigations involving real astronomical datasets.