• Students develop insights into the techniques used in current astrophysics projects, and gain in-depth experience of a particular specialised research area, through project work, as a member of a research team. The programme provides the professional skills necessary to play a meaningful role in industrial or academic life.
  • Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
  • The programme consists of a choice of six optional modules (90 credits), a research essay (30 credits) and a research project and dissertation (60 credits).
  • Upon successful completion of 180 credits, students will be awarded an MSc in Astrophysics.