Courses

We run a selection of life-long learning courses that can be taken by students who do not have any specialist scientific or mathematical background. These are multimedia courses taught using a variety of media such as interactive CD-ROM material, videos, DVDs, websites, online discussion forums. These courses are taken as part time distance learning courses, you do not need to attend any on-site classes.

Use the Course Information menu on the left to explore the current courses or take a look at the general details below.

Qualifications required

It is recommended to have school level science or maths (UK GCSE equivalent) for all our courses. If you feel you are a little rusty in these areas we recommend you visit your local library and checkout a GCSE level book. Our more advanced courses may have additional requirements, please check each course page for further information.

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Courses available in 2018-2019

• An Introduction to Astronomy - September 2018. Course now full.
• The Science of the Night Sky - November 2018.  Course now full.
• Science with the Liverpool Telescope - February 2019. Course now full.
• The Planets of the Solar System - March 2019. Course now full.
• High Energy Astrophysics - June 2019. Course now full.
• An Introduction to Astronomy - August 2019.

Courses available in 2019-2020

• The Science of the Night Sky - November 2019. 
• Science with the Liverpool Telescope - December 2019.
• The Planets of the Solar System - March 2020.
• High Energy Astrophysics - June 2020.
• An Introduction to Astronomy - August 2020.

If you have any questions, please email us at: astro-distance@ljmu.ac.uk

The cost of these courses in the 2018-2019 academic year is £215 per course.

The cost of these courses in the 2019-2020 academic year is £220 per course.

You will receive a record of achievement on successful completion of each of these courses.