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PHY-40047 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

PHY-40047 - Frontiers in Astrophysics
Coordinator: John Taylor Tel: +44 1782 7 33494
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites



Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27


Aims
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of a range of cutting-edge topics in modern astrophysics. Students will develop the skills needed to solve various problems in these topics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critique and interpret the conclusions of current research on a range of topics at the forefront of modern astrophysics.: 1,2
Use mathematics to describe and predict phenomena concerning a range of topics at the forefront of modern astrophysics: 1,2
Model phenomena relevant to a range of topics at the forefront of modern astrophysics: 2

Study hours

Active learning hours:
24 hours lectures and/or seminars
12 hours tutorials and/or practical sessions
Independent study hours:
2.5 hours examination
45 hours coursework
66 hours independent learning

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 70%
In-person closed-book exam
2.5-hour exam (100 marks) with a degree of choice.

2: Assignment weighted 30%
Assignments
Assignments on the material covered in the module. Assignments will include a range of problem sheets, research tasks, computing tasks, essays and/or similar elements, depending on the topics covered. The assignments will be equivalent to 45 hours of work.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 17 March 2026