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Advanced Degrees in Astronomy & Astronomy Studies

Students who have completed a couple of modules as free-standing University Certificates may like to take their astronomy studies further to a degree in astronomy. The StudyAstronomy programme offers a range of awards from 2-module Advanced Certificates to a full 18-module BSc (hons) in Astronomy.

All of these awards require you to have studied certain pre-requisite modules first before taking  a degree in astronomy. The CertHE, DipHE and BSc are all flexible in duration and allow you to choose modules from UCLan or partner institutes (by a system of accreditaion of prior learning).


BSc (Hons) Astronomy Degree Course - VSASTR513

This is our flagship programme and is the UK's only BSc (Hons) Astronomy degree course specifically designed for distance learning education and studies. It consists of a total of 18 modules at Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Students are eligible to enrol when they have completed a total of 6 modules, such as by having completed the study of CertHE in Astronomy. Recent school leavers with appropriate A Levels may also apply for direct entry to the course.

APL is accepted towards the BSc up to a maximum of 240 credits (12 modules) of which only 20 credits can be at level 3.

Level 3 modules are only available to students who have enrolled on the BSc (Hons) in Astronomy Desgree Course.


Certificate of Higher Education in Astronomy Course - VSASTR511

On this award you will study 6 modules (120 credits) at Level 1. It is equivalent to the first year of a full time astronomy degree programme. You can choose 6 from the 8 UCLan Level 1 modules or accredit up to 80 credits of prior learning from our partner institutes. AA1051 (Introduction to Astronomy) or its equivalent is core to the CertHE. You need to have completed at least 40 credits before enrolling for the CertHE. You can incorporate any University Certificates already awarded in prior education and studies.


Advanced Certificate in Astronomy Course - VSASTR502

If you have already completed AA1051 (Introduction to Astronomy Course) or its equivalent, you can study two modules at Level 2 to obtain this award. Study of A-level Maths is advantageous as the course takes a quantitative approach, but without the use of highly complex maths. The two modules AA2053 UV optical and IR Astronomy and AA2054 Exploring the Solar System can be studied in any order, taking you to second year astronomy degree level.


Advanced Certificate in Astrophysics of Galaxies Course - VSASGL502

Studying two modules at Level 2, you will normally have completed AA1051 (Introduction to Astronomy) or equivalent. Study of A-level Maths is advantageous as the course takes a quantitative approach, but without the use of highly complex maths. You must study the two modules in the order AA2051 The Milky Way followed by AA2052 Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way, and they are at second year degree standard.


Advanced Certificate in Sun and Stars Course - VSASSS502

Following on from AA1051 (Introduction to Astronomy Course) (or equivalent) or AA1058 (Sun Earth and Climate Course), these two modules explore the Sun and then the stars in much greater depth. Study of A-level Maths is advantageous as the course takes a quantitative approach, but without the use of highly complex maths. You study AA2055 Solar Astrophysics and then AA2056 Solar-Stellar Connection, and they take you to second year astronomy degree standard.


Diploma of HE in Astronomy Course - VSASTR512

For the DipHE you will study 12 modules at Levels 1 and 2. You will be eligible to enrol when you have completed a total of 6 modules, such as by having completed the CertHE in Astronomy Course.

Any of your University Certificates or Advanced Certificates can be incorporated into the DipHE. Relevant prior study with other Universities is accepted towards the DipHE, up to a maximum of 160 credits (8 modules).