COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics is a 240 credit point program designed to build strong foundations in physics, mathematics and computational science while developing specialised knowledge of the universe. The core zone includes 20 credit points of essential units that introduce students to scientific thinking through Becoming a Scientist and The Science Practitioner, followed by a capstone unit, Making Science Work for You and Society, which integrates learning and applies it to real-world and societal contexts. Students also complete elective units in statistics, choosing between Introductory Statistics or Statistical Data Analysis, along with computing units such as Scientific Computing or Introduction to Python Programming to develop essential data and programming skills. Additional science electives allow exploration across disciplines including physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry and environmental sciences. A 10 credit point PACE unit provides professional experience in a scientific field, such as astronomy, physics or mathematical sciences. The Astronomy and Astrophysics major accounts for 80 credit points and includes core units in modern mechanics, electric and magnetic interactions, classical mechanics, electromagnetism and relativity, observational astronomy, astrophysics of radiation and stars, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, and data science techniques in astrophysics. This structure develops strong analytical, mathematical and computational abilities alongside deep knowledge of celestial systems. Graduates are prepared for careers in astronomy, astrophysics, space research, data science, scientific computing and related technology-driven industries.