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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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Full time | University of Sussex | 1 year | 25-SEP-23

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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47th / 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
41st
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
30th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
Start date
25-SEP-23
Full Time
1 year

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , December 2022

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
Modules (Year 1)

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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.

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

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£11,275 per year
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More info: The same fee is also applicable for Channel Islands and Isle of Man students.
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Domestic Fees
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£22,975 per year
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EU Fees
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£22,975 per year
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International Fees
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University of Sussex

Sussex House Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 9RH United Kingdom Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away
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Astronomy MSc
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