Physics - Astronomy (CEA/ICC) PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Main Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

DEC-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Durham University is a world-leading centre for astronomy research. We have world-class groups working in a wide range of fields covering Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology (CEA), Theoretical and Computational Cosmology (ICC), and Astronomical Instrumentation (CfAI), with all three groups located to a large extent within the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics .

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CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

3rd

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

7th

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Entry requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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