天体物理学学士

This is a three-year full-time degree. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules, along with some optional modules. Modules are typically worth 10 or 20 credits and you need to earn 120 credits a year.

The modules shown exemplify the typical curriculum and will be reviewed before the 2024/2025 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2024.

Year One

第一年的一系列课程旨在激发您对物理的兴趣，同时为您以后的学习打下坚实的基础。第一年结束时，您可以继续学习您最初的学位，也可以选择卡迪夫的另一个单项荣誉物理学和天文学学位。

You will study core modules worth 120 credits.

Core Modules for Year One

• Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
• Mechanics and Matter
• Planet Earth
• Experimental Physics
• Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
• Computational Skills for Problem Solving
• Introduction to Astrophysics
• Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2

Year Two

该课程的第二年将继续以核心物理学和天体物理学材料为基础。您还将学习一个名为“天文学中的观测技术”的 20 学分模块。该模块介绍了进行和解释天文观测的理论和实践，并提供了在第三年开展天文学或天体物理学研究项目的必要技能。

Core Modules for Year Two

• The Physics of Fields and Flows
• Introductory Quantum Mechanics
• Structured Programming
• The Stars and their Planets
• Observational Techniques in Astronomy
• Thermal and Statistical Physics
• Optics
• Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics
• Astrophysics in Action: Real-World Problem Solving

Year Three

在第三年，您将学习 80 学分的核心模块，并从一系列可选模块中再学习 20 学分。您还将完成一个与天文学或天体物理学研究相关的主题的 20 学分的独立项目。

Core Modules for Year Three

• Atomic and Nuclear Physics
• Formation and Evolution of Stars
• Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution
• Particle Physics and Special Relativity
• High-Energy Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Physics Project

Optional Modules for Year Three

The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is because some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.

How Will I be Assessed?

评估方法多种多样。有些模块结合了持续评估和期末考试，而其他模块则完全基于持续评估。

At first, the nature and methods of experiments are clearly defined for you, but by your final year, you are expected to tackle more open-ended investigations.

我将练习和发展哪些技能？

学习本课程将使您能够获得和发展一系列有价值的技能，包括特定学科的技能和基于一般就业能力的技能。你会：

• 在实验室课程中培养你的实验、分析和调查技能
• 了解如何设计实验设备、电子电路或计算机数据采集或数据缩减算法
• 在适当的情况下使用精确计算或数量级计算
• 使用计算机软件包和/或编写软件
• 使用教科书、科学期刊和电子数据库等来源材料进行独立研究
• 培养您的口头和书面沟通技巧
• 增强您的团队合作技能以及批判性评估自己和他人工作的能力
• 培养您进行独立学习和有效管理时间的能力

物理学和天文学专业的毕业生受到雇主的高度重视，我们的学生将在包括研究科学、医学物理和技术、金融和银行教学等多个不同领域工作。

雇主包括英国和国际大学以及劳斯莱斯、欧洲航天局、洛克希德马丁、国家仪器和巴克莱等众多组织。

Graduate Careers

• Research scientist
• 研究开发负责人
• 医学物理学家
• Lecturer
• Finance and banking
• 物理老师