48 monthsProgramme duration
27,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
- testing cosmological models
- physics of the early universe
- large-scale structure: galaxy surveys and numerical simulations
- very high-redshift galaxies and reionisation
- galaxy formation and evolution.
Supercomputers and overseas telescopes – whether you’re a theoretical astronomer or work on an observational project, you’ll have access to world-leading facilities, international collaborations and a full combination of theoretical, numerical and observational techniques.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Astronomy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
- testing cosmological models
- physics of the early universe
- large-scale structure: galaxy surveys and numerical simulations
- very high-redshift galaxies and reionisation
- galaxy formation and evolution.
Supercomputers and overseas telescopes – whether you’re a theoretical astronomer or work on an observational project, you’ll have access to world-leading facilities, international collaborations and a full combination of theoretical, numerical and observational techniques.
Admission Requirements
- Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
- Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as physics, astronomy or mathematics. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
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