Hi everyone,
Please
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I'd love an opportunity to work in Astronomy professionally. The problem, I'm old and I dont have qualifications, but I'm hoping to fix that if its not too late (well the qualifications, not sure what I can do about the old part). I've done a couple of free online Astronomy courses, but that doesn't count for much.
I'm 39. I've always had an interest in cosmology. Sadly I havent studied physics or math since Yr12 in 1993. (I've watched a lot of documentaries though - not the same I know).
As there isn't an Astronomy degree I've been looking at B Science (Physics). I spoke to UWA and they advised they have a 2yr part time
Graduate Entry Diploma (I have a Business degree that would get me entry - hopefully) where I just study the Physics Major which they say can then lead to a Masters in Astronomy/Astrophysics. This looks great, its short, concentrates on physics, but sadly doesn't have much of a direct focus on Astronomy.
So I looked at Curtin's
BSc (Physics) which whilst 3 years fulltime does have an astrophysics stream which includes an option to Study Astronomy and Planetary Science from the outset. Seems like a better course if Im honest, but as its full time and I work, it may take a while.
Anyone here knowledgable on these courses (or others) that might be able to point me in the right direction. Ideally I'd love to with/on the SKA.
in advance. (apologies if this is the wrong forum for such a question).