Astrophysics with Advanced Research

The MSc Astrophysics with Advanced Research is a two year degree worth 240 credits (120 ECTs), and emulates the structure of taught Masters degrees run in Europe and elsewhere outside the UK.<br/><br/>You’ll develop a thorough grounding in fundamental physics while exploring cutting edge topics about the Universe, its constituents and structure, and humanity’s place within it.<br/><br/>You’ll be trained in observational astrophysics and in the use of theory by carrying out a major research project supervised by a leading expert. Throughout the course, you’ll develop specialised skills in physics research enquiry and problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific writing, communication and presentation, and programming and software application.<br/><br/>The course gives you the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena across many scales enabling you to explore all corners of the Universe. Youll study galactic topics, including:<br/><br/>extra-solar planets<br/>the life cycle of stars<br/>gamma-ray bursters<br/>supernovae.<br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to study extra-galactic topics, including:<br/><br/>active galaxies at high redshift<br/>cosmological theory<br/>the evolution of the universe.<br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a placement year through the different course pathways.