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Overview
What you will learn
The aims of the Cosmology - the birth, the present, and the fate of our Universe course offered by University of Cambridge are:
- To provide a full structure and understanding to your learning in this subject, through a framework that gives a clear and comprehensive understanding of the nature of the universe through a review of its origin, structure, and evolution from the Big Bang to today, and on into the future.
- To provide an understanding of modern cosmology, the scientific study of the large-scale properties of the universe as a whole.
- To provide a framework, in this present golden era of astronomy, within which you may better understand the science of astronomy encountered on multimedia, and to place into context the importance of new discoveries.
- To help you take full advantage of online resources, such as YouTube astronomy channels, audiobooks, and astronomy books aimed at the general public.
- To encourage you to attend astronomical observing opportunities and consider undertaking additional astronomy courses elsewhere.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- An inventory of the contents of the Universe
- Modelling the Universe
- The very early Universe - in the beginning...
- The early Universe - Creation of atoms to recombination
- The Universe today, the far future, and its ultimate fate
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 13 other Short Courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 305 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
305 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 305 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
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