PHYC30019 Astrophysics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is PHYC30019 hard?
PHYC30019: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How stars, black holes, the Milky Way and the universe work, plus current research questions.
After it you can
- Explain how stars form and evolve
- Solve problems on black holes and cosmology
- Explain how astrophysical objects emit radiation
What you need first
(PHYC20012 or PHYC20015) and ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST20026 or MAST20030 or PHYC20014 or MAST20033))
- PHYC20012 Quantum and Thermal Physics
- PHYC20015 Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
- MAST20009 Vector Calculus
- MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
- MAST20026 Real Analysis
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
- PHYC20014 Theoretical Physics 2
- MAST20033 Real Analysis: Advanced
Careers
Helps toward: Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is PHYC30019 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PHYC30019?
- Needs (PHYC20012 or PHYC20015) and ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST20026 or MAST20030 or PHYC20014 or MAST20033)).
- Does PHYC30019 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does PHYC30019 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHYC30019 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate PHYC30019?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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