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Astronomy
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# Astronomy

**Source**: https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/studies/10528/astronomy#tab-1
**Parent**: https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/search?for=programmes&type=bachelors

**Bachelor**

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The Astronomy bachelor's programme comprises three years (180 EC in total), consisting of the first year (60 EC), followed by two years of 60 EC each. The bachelor's programme is concluded with the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Astronomy diploma. Please find the course descriptions for years 1, 2 and 3, the electives and minor on the tabs below.

Information on study and career orientation can be found on the tab [Career orientation](https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/studies/9983/astronomy#tab-6)

In addition to the monodisciplinary Astronomy bachelor's programme, there are two combined programmes:

- Astronomy and Physics - three years, two bachelor's diplomas
- Astronomy and Mathematics - three years, two bachelor's diplomas

## See also

- [Astronomy student's website](https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/?cd=astronomy-bsc)
- [Astronomy study advisor](https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/je-opleiding/contact-en-advies/studieadviseur-of--coordinator/wiskunde-en-natuurwetenschappen/sterrenkunde-bsc?cf=wiskunde-en-natuurwetenschappen&cd=sterrenkunde-bsc#tab-3)

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