Astronomy
From Ptolemy to Newton, and Galileo to Hawking, humans have been studying the stars for millennia. When you study astronomy, you learn to stargaze with purpose.
Studying astronomy at Swinburne lets you to see far beyond the telescope. Through our astronomy courses you’ll learn the practical applications of astrophysics, from GPS technology to medical imaging, to understanding the very foundations of our universe.
At Swinburne, we offer astronomy and astrophysics degrees that will teach you astronomy at a beginner’s level, right through to understanding the cornerstones of space science. You’ll also have access to equipment that is second to none, including our Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing - the largest astronomical research group in Victoria.
Our astronomers have stellar international networks, so when you study our astrophysics courses, you’ll graduate with the combined experience of generations before you.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
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People to meet. Places to explore. New ideas to discover. Start planning your Open Day now and learn what’s possible at Swinburne. 10am – 4pm Sunday 30 July, Hawthorn campus.
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RESEARCH
The underground hunt for the universe's dark side
Researchers Jeremy Mould and Alan Duffy, pictured inside the Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory, have joined an international hunt for dark matter. Understanding the nature of these particles would give scientists insights into one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries.
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Swinburne is leading the way in multi-cloud architecture education
Swinburne is rolling out a new course to handle the emergence of multi-cloud digital systems in workplace organisations, giving our students the latest expertise in the modern workplace to ensure job readiness.
Friday 13 October 2023 -
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Alienation and hidden histories: ‘unsettling’ new Australian stories reveal a distorted world
Three new Australian short-story collections are very different in their style and approach to short-form fiction. However, these books – by veterans of the form David Cohen and Laura Jean McKay, and debut writer John Morrissey – are united by their tendency to cross genres and present the contemporary world in distorted (and occasionally disturbing) ways.
Monday 09 October 2023