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Astrophysics MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Explore the key topics at the cutting edge of modern astrophysics. You’ll get training in the practical skills used by professional astrophysicists and be able to conduct your own astronomical observations.

Course description

This course explains the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies and the Universe itself. It includes training on how to perform your own astronomical observations using our 0.5m telescope, which is located on La Palma in the Canary Islands but can be operated remotely from Sheffield. You can also take part in a subsidised field trip to La Palma and visit some of the world’s top observatories.

There are a number of modules to choose from, covering topics to deepen your understanding of the Universe, such as cosmology, dark matter, general relativity and astrobiology. We can run projects on topics including galaxies, quasars, supernovae, massive stars, white and brown dwarfs, star formation, star clusters, planet formation and the evolution of the solar system.

Field trip

MSc Astrophysics students can go on a subsidised field trip to the international observatory on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The island is home to a number of world-leading telescopes that our astrophysicists use, and is an ideal environment for astronomy, being both close to the equator and 2,400m above sea level.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Which department am I in?

Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£27,650.00 (US$ 34,821) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

30 September 2024

Venue

University of Sheffield

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

S10 2TN, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in physics (including astronomy, astrophysics, space science, providing physics is a major element of the degree). Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Sheffield

A leading global university, Sheffield is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and ranked 104th globally (QS World 2024).

  • Member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group
  • 104th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024)
  • Best UK Students’ Union for six years (Whatuni 2023)

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