Overview

The Master of Science (Astronomy) from the Swinburne University of Technology is an online course and is part of a nested suite of programs, which includes the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) and a Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy), with different entry and exit points depending upon previous academic studies. It comprises 12 units of study completed fully online, including opportunities for major project work. The Master of Science (Astronomy) qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts related to contemporary astronomy. The course provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge, science communication and independent research project skills across an extensive range of astronomy and astronomy-related fields for professional practice or scholarship, and as a pathway for further learning.

Note: This course is available to local students and off-shore international students who are studying in a country other than Australia; this course is not available to on-shore international students on a student visa.

Career opportunities

Many graduates use this qualification to begin or enhance opportunities in teaching, working in observatories, science centres and museums, and science/astronomy education, public outreach and communication positions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Astrobiology and the Origins of Life
Astrophotography and CCD Imaging
Cosmology and the Large Scale Structure of the Universe
Exploring Stars and the Milky Way
Exploring the Solar System
Galaxies and their Place in the Universe
Major Project: Computational Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 11 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code 00111D

A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 or 8 or equivalent) in a cognate discipline aligned to astronomy and/or astronomy-related fields, within:

mathematical sciences,
physics and astronomy,
earth sciences,
computer science,
information systems,
aerospace engineering and technology,
radiology,
optical science,
radiography
other cognate disciplines assessed to be appropriate.

OR

successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) or the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy)

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

24800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24800 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

24800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24800 AUD per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /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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Available Scholarships

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