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DPhil in Astrophysics

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

OCT

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Astrophysics

Course Summary

About the course: The DPhil in Astrophysics is a research-based degree offered by the astrophysics and theoretical physics sub-departments of Physics, available to students interested in carrying out research in observational or theoretical astrophysics, or in astronomical instrumentation. This research-based course normally takes three to four years of study and has a strong track record of preparing students for careers in academia and elsewhere. You will be a member of a lively research environment and the department places great emphasis on matching student and supervisor. You will be expected to carry out your own research project, which will be offered from the Sub-department of Astrophysics’ broad range of research areas. These include: cosmology exoplanets and stellar physics galaxies instrumentation theory and transients, pulsars and high-energy astrophysics. You will engage in a thorough skills training programme which includes a range of workshops and seminars in transferable skills, generic research skills and specific research techniques. There are also numerous seminars and lectures held in the department by local and visiting physicists, and you will be provided with many opportunities to meet experts in various fields. There will also be opportunity for you to present your work at both formal and informal conferences, seminars and colloquia.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,070

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£33,370

Entry requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics, astrophysics or astronomy, mathematics, engineering or related fields. The equivalent of a UK four-year integrated MPhys or MSci degree is typically required. Directly-related professional expertise may be a substitute; for example, significant instrument-building experience. For applicants with a bachelor's degree from the USA, the minimum overall GPA that is normally required to meet the undergraduate-level requirement is 3.5 out of 4.0.