Astronomy

The assessment for the Astronomy MPhil degree is exclusively by research and a project and supervisor must have been identified prior to a formal application being made by the student. There is no taught element. The degree is not suitable for physicists and mathematicians wishing to prepare for a research PhD in Astrophysics and the number of students admitted is small.<br/><br/>Historically, most MPhil students have secured funding for their MPhil studies through applications to scholarship programmes such as Churchill, Gates and Marshall.<br/><br/>The aims of the programme are:<br/><br/>to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under close supervision; and<br/>to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.<br/>Learning Outcomes<br/>By the end of the programme, students will have:<br/><br/>a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research;<br/>demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field;<br/>shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies;<br/>demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.<br/>Continuing<br/>Students wishing to undertake a PhD in Astronomy must make an application for admission to the PhD via the Applicant Portal in the normal way