Astronomy and Space Science postgraduate degrees in Scotland

5 universities offer 11 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate astronomy and space science degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

1 astronomy-and-space-science courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 10th
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Great place to study due to its historical ties and the prestige of its education. However, it does leave a lot to be desired in other aspects of uni life, such as its students' union and its organisation.

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Planetary Sciences MSc
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry and Geobiology for Explorers (GL5563)
  • Earth and Planetary Surface and Internal Processes (GL5561)
  • Sustainable Deep Space Exploration and Planetary Protection (GL5564)
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University of Glasgow

5 astronomy-and-space-science courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 42th
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A lot of the courses aren't really standardised. Some use Moodle a lot, some don't. Though that might also be the lecturers trying to customise it to their teaching style. Lecturers are a mixed bag. Some read directly from slides, others actually try and engage with the class. Depends on what subject.

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Astrophysics MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Data Analysis for Physics and Astronomy
  • General Relativity and Gravitation
  • Gravitational Wave Detection
  • MSc Project
  • Plasma Theory and Diagnostics
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Robert Gordon University

1 astronomy-and-space-science courses SCOTLAND
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Great all round university with great balance of city and rurally located. Transport wise, its great within city. Although, it lacks proper parking for rurally located people (where public transport is not an option/viable option) as requires permit. To resolve this, a multistory carpark could be implemented or more bus links/shuttlebuses from locations outside of the city. The lack of public transport outside the city is a problem anyway, so may be worth considering relocating to city for duration of course. With regards to course, having already been a student previously, there are a lot more support systems in place to help aid students. Moreover, compared to other universities, the staff are more than happy to help. The small knit feel of the University and the city provides a homely lifestyle, easily and effortlessly. This is only furthered by the diversity of culture within the city and shire. The union is great, the staff are approachable and friendly. From initially becoming a student to my time here now, however, the union seems to be downsizing. I feel that this is an absolute shame as it provides an independent aspect to life as a student. It, in my opinion, has reduced the quality of student life as it miminises a student voice, independent of the university. That being said, there is a great range of mental health facilities in place now to enhance student lifestyle auch as free gym membership for students.

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The University of Edinburgh

3 astronomy-and-space-science courses SCOTLAND
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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PhD Astrophysics
clock icon 3 years full time
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University of St Andrews

1 astronomy-and-space-science courses SCOTLAND
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Great place to study; staff is awesome and courses are engaging. As for improvement, better health services, especially for mental health. Some of the underlying things are not what they seem: i.e. lecturers have to strike every semester just to get paid and the school can be too focused on its reputation to see the individual and their needs.

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Astrophysics (MSc)
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Research Skills in Astrophysics
  • Dissertation research project
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