Astronomy

• 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’re 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.

Some career pathways could include:

• Astronomer and other scientific fields (physicist, meteorologist, geophysicist)
• Technical writer
• Data analysis and information technology
• Science communication, teaching, and media.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Astronomy.