Astronomy

7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

Explore the extragalactic universe with our world-leading faculty. Our research interests focus on:

- testing cosmological models

- physics of the early universe

- large-scale structure: galaxy surveys and numerical simulations

- very high-redshift galaxies and reionisation

- galaxy formation and evolution.

Supercomputers and overseas telescopes – whether you’re a theoretical astronomer or work on an observational project, you’ll have access to world-leading facilities, international collaborations and a full combination of theoretical, numerical and observational techniques.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.