Astronomy MSc
University of Sussex
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Explore astronomy and astrophysics at an advanced level, focusing on observational, theoretical, or computational astronomy. This course is one of only three full-time, broad-based astronomy MSc courses in the UK.This course is for you if you graduated from a physics- or applied mathematics-based degree with a substantial physics component and wish to learn how to apply your knowledge to astronomy. Our Astronomy Centre carries out world-leading research in many branches of theoretical and ...Read More
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41st
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30th
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Start date and duration
Start date
25-SEP-23
Full Time
1 year
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Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a physics-, mathematics- or astronomy-based subject, or a subject with significant mathematical or physical content, and include modules in calculus, differential equations, mechanics, electrodynamics, and quantum mechanics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
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