Bachelor of Science in Astronomy

Astronomy is study of matter and radiation throughout all time and space.Astronomers use the latest technological advancements to do this, making this field one of the most rapidly expanding of all physical sciences.
Some of the topics you will study include: planets, the evolution of stars, black holes, the structure and evolution of galaxies, and dark matter and dark energy.
You will get the opportunity to observe at Ōtehīwai — University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory — the best optical astronomical research centre in Aotearoa. We are the only university to teach Astronomy at all levels of study in Aotearoa.
If you are considering studying Astronomy and Astrophysics, you probably have a natural curiosity about how things work. An Astronomy degree could lead you towards being a part of the many exciting and unexpected discoveries we have yet to make about our universe.

Through your studies you will learn skills like computer modelling, data analysis, problem-solving, computer programming, and communication, which also opens up pathways beyond astronomy.
Career pathways could include: astronomer and other scientific fields (physicist, meteorologist, geophysicist), technical writer, data analysis and information technology, science communication, teaching, and media.

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