Overview

The Department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute; the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics; the Dalton Nuclear Institute; and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department.

Coursework and assessment

A research project is undertaken under the supervision of a staff member throughout the year together with lectures. Full time is spent working on the project unless attending lectures. A dissertation will be submitted at the year-end. We provide a range of skills training which is particularly focussed on the needs of physics research.

Career opportunities

A research degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Manchester is highly regarded by employers as evidence of a thorough training in numerate problem-solving and opens a wide range of possible career choices. In addition to continuing physics research in industry, an MSc provides the entry level training to undertake a PhD in physics.

Programme Structure

Courses incldued:

Although the course requires 1 year full time study, students should expect the process of examination of the dissertation may take several months. MSc degrees are usually awarded several months after the end of the programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 52 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for a Masters research programme will be a Lower Second UK Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29400 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7400 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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