The Grandest Tour, Certificate | Part time online | University of Cambridge | United Kingdom
2 months
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305 GBP/full
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About

The Grandest Tour course offered by University of Cambridge will obtain a step-by-step overview of this amazing cosmos, through the full-spectrum eyes of our present golden era of astronomy, as evidenced by 2019s first ever image of a black hole and the Hubble image of a quarter of a million galaxies at every stage of evolution back to 500 million years after the Big Bang.

Overview

What you will learn

The aims of The Grandest Tour course offered by University of Cambridge are:

  • To provide a full structure and understanding to ones learning in this subject, through a framework that gives a clear and comprehensive understanding of the relative size of objects and their relationship to one another.
  • A review of the structures found in the wider universe, beyond the edge of our Milky Way galaxy, from galaxies, galaxy clusters, to the cosmic web, resulting in an understanding of our place, relationship to, and a sense of scale to the cosmos we inhabit.
  • To provide a framework, in this present golden era of astronomy, within which participants may better understand the science of astronomy encountered on multimedia, and to place into context the importance of new discoveries.
  • To help participants take full advantage of online resources, such as YouTube astronomy channels, audiobooks and astronomy books aimed at the general public.
  • To encourage participants to attend astronomical observing opportunities and consider undertaking additional astronomy courses.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • The birth, life and death of galaxies
  • Active Galaxies - the ultra-violent universe
  • AGN model and Gamma-Ray bursts - the ultra-violent universe
  • Black Holes and galaxy formation
  • Large scale structure in the universe

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
  • Our short courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
  • Please note that all teaching is in English. You should have near-native command of the English language in order to get the maximum benefit from the course.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    305 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 305 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
  • National

    305 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 305 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.

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