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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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
150 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 79
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.
- 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.
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International
22800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22800 AUD per year during 18 months. -
National
22800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22800 AUD per year during 18 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Science (Astronomy).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Australia / Merit-based
Swinburne International Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
2500 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn East, Australia
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline
2 countries / Merit-based
Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions)
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
Destination Australia Scholarship for International Students at University of Queensland
Various benefits
Grant
01 Jun 2022
Deadline
Australia
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
5000 AUD
Grant
05 May 2023
Deadline
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
International MVC Scholarship
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Access Scholarships
1000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline
5 countries / Merit-based
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Vocational Education scholarships
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
Federation University Australia Staff Scholarship TAFE
1000 USD
Grant
03 Mar 2023
Deadline
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
Australia / Need-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
SCHOLARSHIP 2022
4000 AUD
Grant
20 Nov 2022
Deadline
Australia / Merit-based
SP Jain School of Global Management - Postgraduate Merit Scholarships in India
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
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