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Overview
You’ll track celestial movements, uncover how ancient sites align with the sky, and even customise your own digital landscapes using professional planetarium software.
With access to modern telescopes, immersive planetarium sessions, and expert-led field trips, you’ll develop skills in astronomical observation, digital mapping, and landscape interpretation.
Perfect for anyone passionate about astronomy, archaeology, or environmental science, this Astronomy, Archaeology and Landscapes for 15-17 Year Olds course at Nottingham Trent University gives you a real taste of university life, access to professional research tools, and the opportunity to take your interest in the cosmos to the next level.
Careers and employability
This course isn’t just about astronomy and archaeology, it’s about experiencing university life, meeting like-minded people, and gaining skills that will set you apart in your future studies and career.
Whether you’re considering a degree in astronomy, archaeology, environmental science, or another interdisciplinary field, this course will give you hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, real research tools, and expert-led investigations.
You’ll explore how astronomy connects with history, geography, and science, giving you a unique perspective on the world around you and helping you make an informed decision about your future.
Programme Structure
During the course, you will:- track how the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets move across the sky, using the same techniques as professional astronomers
- avigate the stars, create your own digital landscapes, and connect astronomy to real-world sites
- investigate how ancient civilisations used the sky for navigation, rituals, and construction
- learn imaging and surveying techniques to create a custom astronomical landscape
- train your eye to decode the geological past and ancient settlements
- operate NTU’s high-powered observatory telescopes for real astronomical observations
- explore Gardom’s Edge, a 4000-year-old astronomically aligned standing stone in the Peak District with the expert who helped uncover its astronomical secrets
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Archaeology Astronomy & Space Sciences View 14 other Short Courses in Archaeology 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
- Level: Open to all. No prior knowledge required, just a passion for astronomy, history, or archaeology
- Age: You must be 15, 16, or 17 years old at the time of the course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents545 GBP / full≈ 545 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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