48 monthsProgramme duration
39,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This four-year programme offers an additional year of study on top of the Astrophysics BSc, during which students have the opportunity to specialise further by taking advanced optional modules, and undertaking a research project.
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Compulsory modules in the first two years provide a grounding in mathematics and classical and quantum physics. You will also undertake modules which build up an increasing exposure to topics in astronomy and astrophysics. This starts in the first year with compulsory modules in Physics of the Universe and Practical Astronomy.
This is followed in the second year by Astrophysical Processes and Practical Astrophysics, leading into core third-year modules in Interstellar Physics, Physical Cosmology, and Astronomical Spectroscopy.
The third year also provides for optional modules to further enhance and enrich your knowledge of astrophysics topics.
The fourth year comprises a compulsory research project in astrophysics, and a number of optional modules, generally chosen from subjects in the relevant degree specialty. A wide range of modules is available, usually some taught by staff from other University of London colleges.
Upon successful completion of 480 credits, you will be awarded a MSci (Hons) in Astrophysics.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This four-year programme offers an additional year of study on top of the Astrophysics BSc, during which students have the opportunity to specialise further by taking advanced optional modules, and undertaking a research project.
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Compulsory modules in the first two years provide a grounding in mathematics and classical and quantum physics. You will also undertake modules which build up an increasing exposure to topics in astronomy and astrophysics. This starts in the first year with compulsory modules in Physics of the Universe and Practical Astronomy.
This is followed in the second year by Astrophysical Processes and Practical Astrophysics, leading into core third-year modules in Interstellar Physics, Physical Cosmology, and Astronomical Spectroscopy.
The third year also provides for optional modules to further enhance and enrich your knowledge of astrophysics topics.
The fourth year comprises a compulsory research project in astrophysics, and a number of optional modules, generally chosen from subjects in the relevant degree specialty. A wide range of modules is available, usually some taught by staff from other University of London colleges.
Upon successful completion of 480 credits, you will be awarded a MSci (Hons) in Astrophysics.
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