Astrophysics postgraduate degrees in Scotland

4 universities offer 4 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate astrophysics degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Glasgow

1 astrophysics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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What students say about astrophysics

There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Astrophysics MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Modules
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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University of St Andrews

1 astrophysics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 5th
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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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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The University of Edinburgh

1 astrophysics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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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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Robert Gordon University

1 astrophysics 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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