The School of Physics at the University of Western Australia , in conjunction with the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, offers a three year degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, followed by an honours year in which multiple modules in Advanced Topics in Astrophysics can be studied. Years 1 and 2 of the degree contain core Physics and Maths courses with general astronomy. The first year astronomy course is also accessible to non-scientists. Year 3 contains core Astronomy and Astrophysics lectures series on Galaxies, Cosmology, Radiation Mechanisms, Plasmas, Planetary Systems, Nuclear Astrophysics and Astronomical Techniques, as well as useful Physics units. The School is in possession of optical and radio telescopes useful for teaching and research purposes. Joint degrees can be taken - e.g. Computer Science, Engineering etc.

Research projects on galaxies, simulations, cosmology, SKA, supernovae, pulsars, gravitational wave detection and data analysis, are offered at the Honours, Masters, and PhD levels. The School of Physics is partnered with the Headquarters of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research at the nearby Fairway building and the Australian International Gravitational Research Centre at UWA and Gingin Observatory.

For more information, visit the Astronomy & Astrophysics website.