ASP5020 Advanced astrophysics coursework A
Faculty of Science
ASP5020 Advanced astrophysics coursework A is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ASP5020
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ASP5020
No unit lists ASP5020 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Science
Overview
You will undertake advanced studies in three selected topics in astrophysics and related fields. These extend your expertise in astronomical observation, analysis and the skills required to effectively communicate your findings using contemporary communication tools.
The three topics are chosen from:
- High energy astrophysics
- Advanced general relativity
- Data analysis & Machine learning (if not taken in Year 1)
Special Topics in Contemporary astrophysics
NB: Subject to approval by the Chief Examiner, one of the topics in ASP5020 may be replaced by a topic from PHS5020
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsQuiz / Test20%
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Final assessment taskWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of advanced astrophysics and related disciplines;
- 2
Demonstrate high-level skills in computation and/or astronomical observation that are essential for advanced astrophysics;
- 3
Synthesize and interpret advanced astrophysical knowledge;
- 4
Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of complex problems.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
A total of 24 hours per week:
- Three topics each with 3-hours of lectures/workshops/tutorials;
- Three topics each with 1-hour of consultation and online discussions involving peers and staff, and
- 12 hours of independent study per week
Where it fits
ASP5020 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Michael J Morgan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michael J Morgan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ASP5020?
ASP5020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ASP5020 offered?
In 2026, ASP5020 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ASP5020?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ASP5020 have an exam?
No. ASP5020 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ASP5020?
ASP5020 is part of Astrophysics.