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Cosmology (7CCP4600M)

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Course Overview

Understand cosmology in the context of the early universe through topics such as Robertson Walker Metric and FRW equations; redshifting of matter, radiation, and cosmological constant; the need for dark matter and dark energy; thermal history, degrees of freedom, and entropy; Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, Baryon asymmetry; the Horizon Problem; and General Relativity treatment of perturbations applied to CMB temperature power spectrum (TT).

• 19 January 2026 - 01 May 2026
• Places: Course closed
• Delivery mode: In person
• Application deadline: 01 December 2025
• Places: Course closed

Course features

This module aims to:

• Provide an overview of cosmology in the context of early universe
• Provide you with an understanding of the observational and theoretical tools that are available to probe and describe the early universe
• Enable you to evaluate and compare strengths and weaknesses of contemporary models of the large-scale structure of the universe.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will have achieved the following:

• A deep and systematic understanding of knowledge in cosmological principles in the early universe and the ability to work with theoretical knowledge like Einstein's field equations
• A comprehensive understanding of Newtonian theory, General Relativity and other specialised methodologies
• A critical awareness to enable you to undertake analysis of complex areas of knowledge, communicating the outcome effectively
• A level of conceptual understanding that will allow you to critically evaluate research, advanced scholarship and methodologies and argue alternative approaches.

Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements comprise:

• A 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in Physics, or a closely related subject
• A CV and personal statement outlining your reasons for study
• English language band D (for example, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill)
• Plus, you should have introductory astronomy and general relativity knowledge.

Assessment

You will be assessed via an examination.

Further information

This is an on-campus module. Lectures will be held on a single day of the week, each week, during term time. You will be expected to be on-campus for these. Exact dates and times will be confirmed upon enrolment.

Key Information

• Course code: 7CCP4600M
• Credit level: 7
• Credit value: 15
• Duration: 11 weeks

Fees & Discounts

• Full Price: £1,125.00
• International: £3,150.00

Terms and conditions

Offered by:

Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences Department of Physics