13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits Level Module Module Title Credit Code rating Level 5 AA2051 The Milky Way 20 Diploma of Higher Education AA2052 Galaxies beyond the Milky Way 20 Astronomy AA2053 Ultraviolet, Optical and Infrared 20 Requires 240 credits including a Astronomy minimum of 100 at Level 5 or AA2054 Exploring the Solar System 20 above. AA2055 Solar Astrophysics 20 AA2056 Solar-Stellar Connection 20 AA2057 Astrobiology 20 Level 4 AA1051 Introduction to Astronomy 20 Certificate of Higher Education AA1053 Introduction to Cosmology 20 in Astronomy AA1055 IT for Astronomy 20 Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or AA1056 Energy, Matter and the Universe 20 above. AA1057 Investigations in Astronomy 20 AA1058 Sun, Earth and Climate 20 AA1059 Introduction to Astrobiology 20 AA1066 Great Astronomers in History 20 15. Personal Development Planning It is particularly important that the PDP offered by our courses is optional and flexible. Currently the following opportunities for PDP exist: admissions process includes interaction between Course Leader and applicant, advising on • The suitability of the course, given a for short or long-term study. student’s aspirations induction process, using Handbook and Elearn links, provides opportunities for students to use • The the Skills and PDP resources. University’s Distance Learning courses provide a structured environment for independent learning and time • The management, to pace study and meet coursework deadlines. Self-test exercises encourage students to assess their academic progress within a module. • 16. Admissions criteria Students who enter the programme within 2 years of completing full-time school education would normally be expected to have a UCAS tariff of at least 320 points including: two A2 level passes (or equivalent) in any subjects • and a pass in a science/technology subject at A2 level • grade C passes in GCSE English and Mathematics. • Mature students and those without formal qualifications meeting the admissions criteria will be considered in the light of their ability to benefit and their commitment to degree level study. The latter may be demonstrated (for instance) by successful completion of the Certificate of Higher Education or other relevant courses at University level. A2 or A-level study of maths or science is advantageous but not compulsory. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Student Handbook Astronomy Module Catalogue
13. Programme Structures 14. Awards and Credits Level Module Code Module Title Credit rating Level 5 AA2051 AA2052 AA2053 AA2054 AA2055 AA2056 AA2057 The Milky Way Galaxies beyond the Milky Way Ultraviolet, Optical and Infrared Astronomy Exploring the Solar System Solar Astrophysics Solar-Stellar Connection Astrobiology 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Diploma of Higher Education Astronomy Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5 or above. Level 4 AA1051 AA1053 AA1055 AA1056 AA1057 AA1058 AA1059 AA1066 Introduction to Astronomy Introduction to Cosmology IT for Astronomy Energy, Matter and the Universe Investigations in Astronomy Sun, Earth and Climate Introduction to Astrobiology Great Astronomers in History 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Certificate of Higher Education in Astronomy Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above. 15. Personal Development Planning It is particularly important that the PDP offered by our courses is optional and flexible. Currently the following opportunities for PDP exist: • The admissions process includes interaction between Course Leader and applicant, advising on suitability of the course, given a student’s aspirations for short or long-term study. • The induction process, using Handbook and Elearn links, provides opportunities for students to use the University’s Skills and PDP resources. • The Distance Learning courses provide a structured environment for independent learning and time management, to pace study and meet coursework deadlines. • Self-test exercises encourage students to assess their academic progress within a module. 16. Admissions criteria Students who enter the programme within 2 years of completing full-time school education would normally be expected to have a UCAS tariff of at least 320 points including: • two A2 level passes (or equivalent) in any subjects • and a pass in a science/technology subject at A2 level • grade C passes in GCSE English and Mathematics. Mature students and those without formal qualifications meeting the admissions criteria will be considered in the light of their ability to benefit and their commitment to degree level study. The latter may be demonstrated (for instance) by successful completion of the Certificate of Higher Education or other relevant courses at University level. A2 or A-level study of maths or science is advantageous but not compulsory. 17. Key sources of information about the programme Student Handbook Astronomy Module Catalogue
adv_cert_astrophysics_of_sun_and_stars.docx