Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Entry requirements
For entry requirements for this course, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/area/astronomy-and-astrophysics
Months of entry
January, April, July, October
Course content
The School of Physics and Astronomy are at the forefront of today’s most exciting scientific discoveries, providing an inspiring place to work and study.
Astronomy and Astrophysics is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).
The observational programme regularly uses a variety of international telescopes, in particular the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, GEMINI telescope and the UK Infrared Telescope in Hawaii, the La Palma Observatory, the Anglo-Australian Telescope, and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST).
Much of our work involves multi-wavelength observations of the Hidden Universe, those regions of the Universe which are invisible with optical telescopes because they are cold and shrouded in dust - the regions where new galaxies, stars and planets are forming.
Information for international students
With over 8,500 international students from more than 130 countries, you will be joining a diverse and inspiring academic community.
For further information about our English language requirements, please visit https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
For information about fees and funding, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/area/astronomy-and-astrophysics
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time36-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time60-84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24-36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions Team
- physics-admissions@cardiff.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)29 2087 6457