Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of physics and demonstrates how this knowledge can be applied to the physics of astronomy. Recent astronomical discoveries have made it an increasingly popular area of study.

The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research.

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.

The recent past has been witness to dramatic astronomical discoveries and an unsurpassed gathering of data. This is therefore a very exciting time to be involved with Astrophysics. We endeavour to ensure that students gain a unique and deep insight into the major scientific controversies of our time.