MSc Astrophysics
Programme overview
- Programme code
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MSC-ASTRO
- UCAS code
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- Duration
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12 Months
- Method of Attendance
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Full Time
- Programme manager
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Dr Chris Nixon
- Total credits
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180
- School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
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School of Physics and Astronomy
- Examination board through which the programme will be considered
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Entry requirements
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Programme specification
This programme will allow students to broaden and deepen their knowledge in areas of Astrophysics at the forefront of research in the discipline, to attain a masters qualification that prepares them for further research in academia.
As well as a broad grounding in astrophysical concepts, this programme provides practical skills in observational astronomy, data analysis and digital simulations.
At Leeds we are world renowned experts in star and planet formation research, using both theory and observations to try and understand the origins of stars and Earth-like planets. On this programme, students will be exposed to research in this area and will gain experience in using data from the world’s leading observatories.
Year 1
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Compulsory Modules
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
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PHAS5000M | Research Project | 60 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PHAS5050M | Current Research Topics in Physics | 15 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
PHAS5100M | Winds, Bubbles and Explosions | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHAS5110M | Exoplanetary systems | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHAS5120M | General Relativity | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHAS5130M | Cosmology | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PHAS5140M | Star and Planet Formation | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PHAS5150M | Research Skills in Astrophysics | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
Year 2
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