Astronomy and Space Science

Fascinated by space? Astronomy and space science reveals a vast, varied and beautiful universe, puts our planet into perspective, and deals with space exploration and the origins of Earth and life.

The Astronomy and Space Science minor covers the foundations and latest developments in astrophysics and radio astronomy, space technology and orbital dynamics. It’s a great combination with many different majors, and the modern aerospace industry and research area needs specialists of variety of skills and knowledge – mathematicians, statisticians; experts in computing, engineering, chemistry, biology, ecology, geoscience – you name it. Those trained in astronomy and space science have many skills to contribute to society.

Minor must include

60 points from courses listed below including 15 points at level 7

Level 5 courses

Level 6 courses

Level 7 courses