Astronomy

Entry requirements

The normal minimum entrance requirement is an upper second class honours degree or master's degree.

Months of entry

October

Course content

We have international programmes of observational, theoretical, laboratory-based and mission-based astronomy research, focusing on a number of the key science questions of European and UK astronomy, including:

• Do we understand the extremes of the Universe?
• How do galaxies form and evolve?
• What is the origin and evolution of stars and planets?
• How do we fit in?

We also carry out research in the area of astronomy education.

Each year we expect to recruit full-time postgraduate students to typically 3-5 advertised research projects, on fully funded studentships (providing fees and stipend). Part-time, self-funded postgraduate students on self-defined projects are only appointed in exceptional circumstances, where the projects closely match the interests and activities of staff members.

Astronomy is one of five research disciplines within the School of Physical Sciences and has close links with Planetary and Space Sciences and with The Centre for Electronic Imaging.