Overview

Our mission

The master in Astronomy at University of South Africa (UNISA) provides graduates with an enabling environment for advancing science, engineering and technology knowledge that is nationally responsive and globally relevant.

Our values

Academic Excellence
Quality Service
Responsibility and Accountability
Adaptability
Equity and Respect
Integrity

The College of Science Engineering and Technology believes in providing affordable, accessible, high quality, relevant Science Engineering and Technology programmes. Therefore, we offer innovative delivery approaches and mechanisms that support our extensive student base through excellent research, community engagement projects, academic and administrative staff and systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies

Special Topics in Astrophysics

Special Topics in Astrophysics

Galaxies

The Structure and Evolution of Stars

Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy

Radiative Processes

Spherical Astronomy and Kepler Orbits

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

An appropriate bachelor honours degree in Astronomy or an equivalent with a minimum of 96 credits at NQF level 8 with an average of 60%. Applicants must first contact the relevant academic department and the potential supervisor. Topics and supervisors appear in the CSET M&D admissions policy document. Acceptance is based on viability of the intended research and available supervisory capacity. Competitive positions are filled on the basis of an approved selection procedure aligned with Unisa's policies on equality and diversity. Applicants need to demonstrate adequate mastery of academic English (TOEFL minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test or a minimum score of 570 for the paper-based test or completion of prior degrees at a university where English is the prime language of instruction).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5800 ZAR / year

≈ 5800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5800 ZAR / year

≈ 5800 ZAR / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Astronomy.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Our mission

Our values

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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