The Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Astronomy at Rice University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Houston, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2026.
Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Astronomy, students will be able to:
For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Astronomy must complete:
courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of department's undergraduate committee. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:
1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.
2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.
United States of America, Houston
