These courses provide a broad introduction to research in theoretical astrophysics; they are taken by students of both Part III Mathematics and Part III Astrophysics. The courses are mostly self-contained, building on knowledge that is common to undergraduate programmes in theoretical physics and applied mathematics. For specific pre-requisites please see the individual course descriptions.
| Title | Examinable | Term | Number of Lectures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics | Part III Examinable | Michaelmas | 24 |
| Galaxy Formation | Part III Examinable | Michaelmas | 24 |
| Planetary System Dynamics | Part III Examinable | Michaelmas | 24 |
| Structure and Evolution of Stars | Part III Examinable | Michaelmas | 24 |
| Further Stellar Evolution | Part III Non-examinable | Lent | 16 |
| Astrostatistics | Part III Examinable | Lent | 24 |
| Dynamics of Astrophysical Discs | Part III Examinable | Lent | 16 |
| Astrophysical Black Holes | Part III Examinable | Lent | 16 |
| Extrasolar Planets: Atmospheres and Interiors | Part III Examinable | Lent | 24 |
| Radiative Processes in Astrophysics | Part III Non-Examinable | Lent | 16 |