* mandatory
As well as learning about astronomical theory, students have hands on experience in observational astronomy and training in astrophysical techniques; they are also expected to participate in field schools in Poland, La Palma, Andalusia and other overseas locations; there are a number of telescopes for student use, students are trained in the use of small telescopes and digital photography alongside CCD imaging, as well as use of the 2, 2-metre Faulkes telescopes in Australia and Hawaii; students gain a sound knowledge of astronomy and space studies, strengthened by a critical understanding of science; they develop skills that are valuable in many engaging careers, including journalism, teaching, publishing and research.
CCC or 200 - 240
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Mon 17th Sep 2012 |
3 years |
Full time |
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Pontypridd, CF37 1DL |
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£9000 per year |
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Mon 17th Sep 2012 |
5 - 6 years |
Part-time |
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Pontypridd, CF37 1DL |
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F520
University of Glamorgan
Astronomy, Astronautics
you will need to have experience of working in the public sector as the assignments you complete need to relate to working practice...more
1 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.The course is hard, but it taught at a moderate pace...more
The 3rd year of the course, which involves a placement in America, was definitely the most exciting part of the course. First year (wales)( the lectures and tutorials are well laid out with some great teaching methods of helping you find o...more
I found the course extremely interesting. Yes I often got told "oh there's a strange combination" but I relly enjoyed both disciplines and didn't feel the need to choose one over the other as I could study both equally at Glamorgan. The sta...more
1 Hotcourses user(s) found the following review helpful.This course offers so mush and delivers quite little. The first year does have some good classes with lectures using different methods of getting students to discover more about themselves, meeting other class mates whilst learning. The s...more
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