MSc Astrophysics with Placement Year

Key highlights

• Research in an internationally renowned Centre for Astrophysics Research
• Train at one of the UK's best equipped teaching observatories
• Broad astrophysics curriculum with a wide range of specialist options
• Includes a placement year as part of the sandwich course

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
• Observatory scientist
• Data 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.