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Overview
Key facts
The content of Introduction to Astronomy is divided into two courses intended to be taken sequentially:
Introduction to Astronomy I, which includes the following topics: Foundations of Astronomy, Techniques in Astronomy, Solar System, the Sun and Stars. This course is offered from October 2023.Introduction to Astronomy II will include the following topics: Interstellar medium, extra solar planets, alien life, Galaxies and Cosmology. This course will be offered from October 2024 and the corresponding details will be posted here in the summer 2024.
University College London (UCL) offers the Introduction to Astronomy programme.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Astronomy
- Techniques of Astronomy
- The Solar System
- The Sun & Stars
- Galaxies & Extragalactic Objects
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 15 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suitable for keen amateur astronomers, teachers and everyone interested in learning more about astronomy.
Tuition Fee
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International
1750 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 GBP for the full programme during 4 months. -
National
1750 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 GBP for the full programme during 4 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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