MSc Astrophysics with Advanced Research

Key highlights

• Research within an internationally renowned Centre for Astrophysics Research
• Observational training at Bayfordbury, a leading UK teaching observatory
• Broad astrophysics curriculum with a wide range of specialist options
• Extended advanced research component in cutting-edge astrophysics

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

  £2,000 for one year

  Up to £2,000

• Helen Burchell Scholarship

  A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

  Up to £750

• The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

  This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

  Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

• Astrophysicist
• Research scientist
• Data scientist
• Observatory scientist
• Space industry analyst
• Science communicator

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.