Program Overview

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Astrophysics Specialisation

Overview

The Astrophysics Specialisation is an undergraduate specialisation that develops programming and practical skills along with astrophysics knowledge to prepare students for projects with the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy. Students will investigate topics including galactic nuclei, transient radio phenomena, and the birth of the first star utilising the Murchison Widefield Array.

What You'll Learn

• Have demonstrated further and expanded knowledge and understanding in Physics that is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of Astrophysics, GC1
• Can apply their further and expanded knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to Physics, and have competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving problems within Astrophysics, including using digital technologies, GC2, GC3
• Can gather and interpret relevant data within Physics to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated with Physics, and how these impact upon the practice of Physics, GC4, GC5
• Display a high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Astrophysics Specialisation
• Credit: 100
• Course Outline: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Select Your Preferred Degree

This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

• Bachelor of Science (Science)

Fees and Scholarships

• Fee Information: Not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

• Use Your Experience to Get Credit Towards Your Degree: Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Campuses

• Australia
• Colombo
• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Singapore

Teaching Areas

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Business and Law
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations

• Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science:
  • Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  • Advertising Design Specialisation
  • Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  • Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  • Asian Studies Specialisation
  • Chinese Language Specialisation
  • Construction Management Specialisation
  • Creative Writing Specialisation
  • Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  • Designing Fashion Specialisation
  • Digital Design Specialisation
  • Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  • English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  • Environmental Planning Specialisation
  • Fashion Design Specialisation
  • Fine Art Specialisation
  • Geography Specialisation
  • Graphic Design Specialisation
  • Graphics Specialisation
  • History Specialisation
  • Illustration Specialisation
  • Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  • Interior Architecture Specialisation
  • International Development Specialisation
  • Journalism Specialisation
  • Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  • Photography Specialisation
  • Principles of Planning Specialisation
  • Professional Writing Specialisation
  • Screen Production Specialisation
  • Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  • Social Justice Specialisation
  • Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  • Theatre Arts Specialisation
  • Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  • Web Media Specialisation
  • Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations

• Specialisations Available from Humanities and Science:
  • Actuarial Financial Mathematics Specialisation
  • Advertising Design Specialisation
  • Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  • Anthropology and Sociology Specialisation
  • Asian Studies Specialisation
  • Chinese Language Specialisation
  • Construction Management Specialisation
  • Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  • Creative Writing Specialisation
  • Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  • Designing Fashion Specialisation
  • Digital Design Specialisation
  • Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  • English and Cultural Studies Specialisation
  • Environmental Planning Specialisation
  • Fashion Design Specialisation
  • Fine Art Specialisation
  • Geography Specialisation
  • Graphic Design Specialisation
  • Graphics Specialisation
  • History Specialisation
  • Illustration Specialisation
  • Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  • Interior Architecture Specialisation
  • International Development Specialisation
  • Journalism Specialisation
  • Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  • Photography Specialisation
  • Principles of Planning Specialisation
  • Professional Writing Specialisation
  • Screen Production Specialisation
  • Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  • Social Justice Specialisation
  • Surveying and Spatial Sciences Specialisation
  • Theatre Arts Specialisation
  • Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  • Web Media Specialisation
  • Web Presence Specialisation

Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations

• Specialisations Available from Humanities, Science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:
  • Advertising Design Specialisation
  • Animation and Game Design Specialisation
  • Asian Studies Specialisation
  • Biological Diversity Minor
  • Climate Change Science Minor
  • Construction Management Specialisation
  • Corporate Screen Production Specialisation
  • Creative Writing Specialisation
  • Design Thinking and Visual Communication Specialisation
  • Designing Fashion Specialisation
  • Digital and Social Media Specialisation
  • Environmental Management Minor
  • Environmental Planning Specialisation
  • Fashion Design Specialisation
  • Fine Art Specialisation
  • Food Science Minor
  • Forensic Studies Minor
  • Geophysics Minor
  • Geospatial Technology Minor
  • Go Global – Internship Specialisation 1
  • Go Practice – Internship Specialisation 1
  • Graphic Design Specialisation
  • Graphics Specialisation
  • Illustration Specialisation
  • Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
  • Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
  • Interior Architecture Specialisation
  • International Development Specialisation
  • Landscape Restoration Minor
  • Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
  • Mapping and Land Planning Minor
  • Metallurgy Minor
  • Mining Minor
  • Optimisation Minor
  • Photography Specialisation
  • Principles of Planning Specialisation
  • Screen Production Specialisation
  • Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
  • Social Justice Specialisation
  • Strategic Studies Specialisation
  • Theatre Arts Specialisation
  • Urban Design and Planning Specialisation
  • Web Media Specialisation
  • Web Presence Specialisation

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