Astronomy PhD
University of Sussex
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Explore the extragalactic with our world-leading faculty. Our research interests focus on:testing cosmological modelsphysics of the early universelarge-scale structure: galaxy surveys and numerical simulationsvery high-redshift galaxies and reionisationgalaxy formation and evolution.Supercomputers and overseas telescopes - whether you’re a theoretical astronomer or work on an observational project, you’ll have access to world-leading facilities, international collaborations, and a full ...Read more

Explore the extragalactic with our world-leading faculty. Our research interests focus on:

  • testing cosmological models
  • physics of the early universe
  • large-scale structure: galaxy surveys and numerical simulations
  • very high-redshift galaxies and reionisation
  • galaxy formation and evolution.

Supercomputers and overseas telescopes - whether you’re a theoretical astronomer or work on an observational project, you’ll have access to world-leading facilities, international collaborations, and a full combination of theoretical, numerical and observational techniques.

For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
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34th
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47th
What students say
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Maxwell
28 Nov 23

Good support, staff and..Read more

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Eleni
27 Mar 22

I love most of my lecturers, they are very knowledgeable and I feel like I have learnt a lot from them. I am very pleased with my supervisors and we have a really good..Read more

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a master’s degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as physics, astronomy, or mathematics. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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£4,786 per year

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£25,000 per year

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£25,000 per year

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I love most of my lecturers, they are very knowledgeable and I feel like I have learnt a lot from them. I am very pleased with my supervisors and we have a really good...
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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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