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Masters Degree Description

This MSc provides students with the skills, knowledge and research ability for a career in astrophysics. The programme is designed to satisfy the need, both nationally and internationally, for well-qualified postgraduates who will be able to respond to the challenges that arise from future developments in this field.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a strongly Astrophysics- or Physics-based programme from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Astrophysics-based careers embrace a broad range of areas, e.g. space science and technology, information technology, Large Data science (in commerce and industry), engineering, finance, research and development, medicine, nanotechnology and photonics. Employers regard an astrophysics degree as a flexible and highly desirable university training.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Research Essay
  • Astrophysics Research Project
  • Mathematics For General Relativity
  • Cosmology
  • The Physics of Stars
  • Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution
  • Advanced Physical Cosmology
  • Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics (SS109)
  • Planetary Atmospheres (SS4)
  • Solar Physics (SS6)
  • High Energy Astrophysics (SS7)

Optional modules

  • Mathematics For General Relativity
  • Cosmology
  • The Physics of Stars
  • Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution
  • Advanced Physical Cosmology
  • Space Plasma and Magnetospheric Physics (SS109)
  • Planetary Atmospheres (SS4)
  • Solar Physics (SS6)
  • High Energy Astrophysics (SS7)
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