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Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Our Astrophysics MSc explains the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies and the Universe itself. You’ll be trained on how to perform your own astronomical observations using our 0.5m telescope, which is located on La Palma in the Canary Islands and can be remotely operated from Sheffield.
You’ll deepen your understanding of the Universe with optional modules covering topics such as particle physics, dark matter, general relativity and astrobiology.
The biggest part of your Astrophysics MSc will be your research project. Topics for your research project could include galaxies, quasars, supernovae, massive stars, white and brown dwarfs, star formation, star clusters, planet formation and the evolution of the solar system.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in Physics.
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Our Astrophysics MSc graduates have the numerical, problem solving and data science skills that employers value in a variety of careers, such as computer programming, software engineering, data science, and researching and developing new products and services. University of Sheffield physics graduates have been employed by BT, EDF Energy, HSBC, IBM, Manchester United FC, Nissan, the NHS and the Civil Service.
You’ll cover advanced topics and gain extensive research training, which is also great preparation for a PhD and a career in astrophysics research. Our graduates have gone to work for organisations such as the UK and European Space Agencies, the European Southern Observatory, and many of the world's top 100 universities.
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