Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics with Astronomy

The oldest of the sciences, astronomy is an almost boundless field, encompassing aspects of physics, astronomy, astrophysics, and the growing field of space science and technology.

Along with the fundamentals of physics and astronomy, the Physics with Astronomy degree’s curriculum includes optics, high-end computing and image processing.

Over the four years of this course you’ll have the chance to learn about observational astronomy and the instruments and techniques used to study the stars, and can look forward to working with real astronomical data from a variety of telescopes and observatories worldwide. Throughout, there is an emphasis on laboratory experience and you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with professional DCU astronomers whose work is at the forefront of international astronomical research.

Why do this course?

• Personal attention from highly qualified and accessible staff
• International astronomy field-trip and scholarship opportunities
• Graduates are equipped for careers in the rapidly changing high technology sector including areas such as data science and big data requiring experience in handling and processing large data sets
• Opportunity for further studies in physics, astronomy and astrophysics