From the formation, evolution and deaths of stars, involving planetary systems, nucleosynthesis and supernovae, through structure of galaxies to the evolution of the universe itself, the degree structure introduces the physics involved in the cosmos; at the end of the 2nd year the week-long field trip to the Izana observatory on Tenerife introduces students to professional observatories; offered in conjunction with Liverpool John Moores University, the 3-year physics and astronomy degree equips students with skills relevant for jobs in a wide range of careers, from education, finance and the city to industry; core physics topics include: mechanics, relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, thermal physics, nuclear structure and particle physics; there are modules on astronomy fundamentals, astronomical techniques, stellar astrophysics, galaxies and cosmology; the 2- metre aperture Liverpool telescope sited in the Canaries, which is the largest robotically controlled telescope in the world, provides students on this programme with unique access to observations from a major research facility when they undertake a research project in their final year.