Overview

Astrophysics from University of Cambridge consists of a research project which accounts for a third of the total marks available for the course, and includes a written report (85%) and a formal oral presentation (15%) to the Part III/MASt Examiners and a choice of a range of high level specialist courses, most of which are examined in June.

Key facts

The course aims to provide an intellectually stimulating environment in which students have the opportunity to develop their skills and enthusiasm to the best of their potential. Owing to the demanding level of the course and the competition for a limited number of places, applicants should have achieved (or expect to achieve) a very good performance in their undergraduate degree. Although some bursary funding may be available, applicants should expect to arrange their own funding.

Students completing the year should have:

had experience of a number of areas of astrophysics from a choice of options taken to an advanced level, at which current research can be appreciated in some depth;
carried out a substantial research project amounting to about one-third of the work in the course;
enhanced their communications skills;
become well prepared for a career in academic research or one where independent research skills are required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project report of not more than 30 pages (with guidelines for minimum font size). The project mark contributes approximately one third of the total mark and comprises of a written report (85%) and a formal oral presentation (15%) to the Part III/MASt Examiners.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 49 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
If you are accepted to this programme, you will be asked to complete a preparatory CATAM (Computer-Aided Teaching of All Mathematics) scientific programming project, organised by the Mathematics Faculty, before starting the course in October.
You must be highly proficient in mathematics. The majority of the courses on the MASt in Astrophysics are taken from the Part III Mathematical Tripos. To progress from the Part II Mathematical Tripos to the Part III, students must obtain a first class, which illustrates the level of maths required to succeed on this course.

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37293 GBP / year

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13842 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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