The extragalactic astrophysics group is active in several key areas of research within the wide field of galaxy formation and evolution. We offer alternative start dates for your research degree, commencing in September, January and March for maximum flexibility. September 2024 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2024, EU/International is 1 May 2024, January 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 November 2024, EU/International is 1 September 2024, March 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 December 2024, EU/International is 1 November 2024. September 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2025, EU/International is 1 May 2025.
Our research spans from numerical simulations of galaxies, to observational studies of stellar populations, interstellar medium and active galactic nuclei as well as quasars as tracers of the large-scale structure of the Universe. A PhD is the most common doctoral qualification. It is the highest postgraduate level qualification offered by universities in the UK. A PhD gets awarded on the successful completion of a programme of supervised research. It gets assessed via a thesis and a viva voce (oral examination). You'll investigate and evaluate an approved topic. This will result in an independent, significant, and original contribution to knowledge. And show an understanding of research methods appropriate to your chosen field. You'll be supported by a programme of research training to enable you to develop transferable skills for your future career path.
The numerical simulation side of our research utilizes both local and external high-performance computing facilities, while the observational side makes use of data from a wide range of ground-based telescopes and satellites, covering the entire wavelength range.
With the research carried out on campus at UCLan's Jeremiah Horrocks Institute and continuous interactions with international consortia, we participate in the worldwide scientific community effort to elucidate the origin and structure of galaxies, the building blocks of our Universe.
1 May 2025
Start date
January 2025, March 2025, September 2025
University of Central Lancashire
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR1 2HE, England
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