Astronomy at Universities??

[§AB]

Are there any universities in AUstralia (or even overseas) which teach astronomy courses? I've been doing surveying and cartography for the past 2 years but I'm finding that it just doesn't tickle my fancy.

If it helps, I've got a 68 ENTER in Secondary School and completed various maths subjects at uni (and will complete physics type subjects this year)...I'm thinking this might help my chances....

I'm really wanting to change to some sort of astronomy/astrophysics course next year, because this is my REAL interest lies.

Anyone know of any uni where I can pursue my interests (being able to be accepted with my current education)?

Your help is much appreciated.

[Jazza (Jay)]

Doing Astro at the moment I can tell how it works down here.
here (University of Tasmania) and I think at most Uni's astro is part of a science degree.
Here I did an introductory course in astronomy, as well as maths and physics in first year, 2 astro courses in second year, and another 2 in third. I'm now doing honours in physics on radio astronomy.

I'm pretty sure Monash University runs a pure astro stream if you don't want to do as much physics.

I'd say Usyd, ANU, UNSW etc all have something similiar.
I'm pretty sure grade 11/12 physics (or equiv) is required, although there are bridging units.

Come to tassie! We have dark skies *grins*

Jay

[Terry B]

This might be of interest.
http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/mathphys/astronomy/

[erick (Eric)]

Not too far from home, SAB:- Astrophysics at Swinburne

http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/

[AstralTraveller (David)]

My impression is that jobs in astronomy are as rare as hen's teeth. I imagine that if you want to work in the field you will need a good PhD. (The alternative is to wind up doing IT support because you learned about computers on your way through.)

Getting a good PhD requires, amongst other things, a successful supervisor. Do your homework. Look at who is who in the field and where they teach. Look at publication histories; you will need to determine which journals have the highest impact factors. Look at ARC research grant success and to which facilities they have access. Then go to their uni.

[Jen]

Hey there Sab
I think you should go anywhere but Melbourne seems the weather is too bad there for you