Bachelor of Science (Space Sc & Astrophysics)

Bachelor

Want to delve into the depths of our solar system?

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

324101, 043660G

Intake Months

Jul, Feb

International Fees

$48,000 per year / $144,000 total

ATAR

75

About this course

The final frontier

Want to delve into the depths of our solar system? Explore the universe's most distant galaxies?

This is the number one degree in South Australia for Astronomical and Space Sciences research.* You will have access to world-leading researchers, including Nobel Prize winners and the recipient of the 2020 Prime Minister's Award for Science.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Our Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics) places a strong emphasis on maths and physics. You will:

work with, and learn from international researchers whose ground-breaking and award-winning discoveries are changing the way we understand our universe
develop problem-solving skills critical to modern careers in physics, high-tech and space industries, and big data science
have the opportunity to take part in project work with established scientists
discover the fundamental processes which define our universe and our planet
unravel the mysteries of space through core training in astronomy and space science
supplement learning with other science, geoscience, and maths programs.

You'll also have opportunities to take part in project work with established scientists.

Career pathways

You might research star formation with a national space agency or be a planetarium director. You could forecast geomagnetic storms at the Bureau of Meteorology. Perhaps you'll work in an observatory, publish a book or host the next award-winning space documentary.

*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
The Academy by Deloitte

Ranked 74 globally for Physics**
Australian Space Agency to generate 20,000 jobs by 2030^
Accredited by the Australian Institute of Physics

**Best Global Universities Rankings, 2023
^Australian Space Agency, 2021

Course structure

The program consists of core training in the disciplines of astronomy and space science, with a strong emphasis on physics.

Students are given the flexibility to supplement this core with their choice of other science, geoscience, and mathematically based work. They will have direct exposure to professionals in the fields of space science and astrophysics, which enables them to form professional mentoring relationships.

There are also opportunities to take part in project work with established scientists in the field and a six-week summer scholarship at the University or other institutions around Australia.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Adelaide.

82.3%

Overall satisfaction

86.2%

Skill scale

68.6%

Teaching scale

60.9%

Employed full-time

$60k

Average salary

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