Astrophysics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Swansea University's Astrophysics programme provides a comprehensive education, equipping students with essential physics concepts, mathematical techniques, and advanced topics like stellar evolution, galactic dynamics, and cosmology. Taught by active researchers, it includes hands-on experiences with telescopes, data analysis, and independent research projects, alongside diverse assessments that foster communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. The programme aims to develop adaptable scientists ready for fields such as scientific exploration and discovery.The department, renowned globally, offers an inspiring environment with facilities overlooking Swansea Bay, social events, and student representation. Research ties to CERN enable internships and projects in particle physics and cosmology. Modules span astronomy, quantum mechanics, and practical physics across years, including a paid industrial placement in Year 3. Graduates pursue careers in data science, engineering, and research, with many advancing to postgraduate studies.

Year In Industry In Year 1 your modules may include Astronomy and Cosmology; Quantum Mechanics; Practical Physics; Special Relativity and Mathematics for Physicists, which can be studied in English or Welsh. In Year 2, modules may include Statistical Physics; Physics Simulation; Quantum World; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Electromagneticism and Special Relativity; Particle Physics; and Astronomical Techniques, which can be studied in English or Welsh. In Year 3, You will spend the year on a paid industrial placement, putting your skills into practice and greatly enhancing your employability. In Year 4, you will study modules covering Quantum World; Atomic Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Quantum Optics; Particle Physics; Galactic Dynamics; Gravity; Frontiers of Nuclear Physics and Advanced Astronomical Techniques as well as research skills and an Astronomy or Astrophyics project in English or Welsh.