Module Availability

Some modules, particularly the Introduction to Astronomy, run every year, but others at HE levels 4, 5 and 6 are offered according to a rota. We endeavour to ensure that all our students have modules to which they may progress, but they will need to consult this module availability for planning their future studies.

The module availability for 2025/26 is now available . The running of modules is subject to adequate recruitment each year.

Our next planned review of the module availability will be in February 2026.


Code Module Name Option Level Credits 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28
AA1051 Introduction to Astronomy Compulsory 4 20 done done done ? ?
AA1053 Introduction to Cosmology Option 4 20 done done done ? ?
AA1054 Physics for Astronomy Compulsory 4 20 clear clear done ? ?
AA1055 IT for Astronomy Option 4 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA1057 Investigations in Astronomy Option 4 20 done clear done ? ?
AA1058 Sun, Earth and Climate Option 4 20 done clear done ? ?
AA1059 Introduction to Astrobiology Option 4 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA1062 Mathematics for Astronomy Compulsory 4 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA2051 The Milky Way Option 5 20 done clear done ? ?
AA2052 Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way Option 5 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA2053 UV, Optical and IR Astronomy Option 5 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA2054 Exploring the Solar System Option 5 20 done clear done ? ?
AA2055 Solar Astrophysics Option 5 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA2056 Solar-Stellar Connection Option 5 20 done clear done ? ?
AA3050 Astronomy Dissertation Compulsory 6 20 done done done ? ?
AA3051 Origins Option 6 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA3053 Cosmology and Relativity Compulsory 6 20 clear done clear ? ?
AA3055 Astronomical Computing Option 6 20 clear clear done ? ?
AA3056 Extreme States of Matter Compulsory 6 20 done clear done ? ?
AA3057 Collaborative Investigation Compulsory 6 20 done clear done ? ?

KEY

done Module Running

clear Module Not Running

done Only if Completed Prerequisite

? Not Running - To be Reviewed Later

? Running - To be Reviewed Later