MPhil, PhD Postgraduate research opportunities in Astrophysics

at Liverpool John Moores University

Astrophysics Research Institute
 

Explore the possibilities
 

The Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) provides world-leading research in astrophysics, and local and national public engagement activities. It works particularly closely with schoolchildren, enhancing knowledge and interest in Astrophysics and other science subjects. 
 

The Institute has around 25 researchers plus post-doctoral research assistants and PhD students carrying out research in: Galaxy Evolution, Star Formation, Time Domain Astrophysics and Astronomical Instrumentation.
 

Supervision for the degrees of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available from world-leading experts, in the following subject areas:

• Astrophysics including studies in Star Formation; Stellar Evolution and Stellar Populations

• Time-Domain Astrophysics (particularly novae, supernovae and gamma-ray bursts)

• Galaxy Formation, Dynamics and Evolution (including AGN)

• Galaxy Clusters and Large Scale Structures

You will need:

• a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject 
   

Additional information:

• IELTS 6.5 minimum 5.5 in each component)

• 58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)

• RPL is accepted on this programme
   

For entry to MPhil - a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject
 

For entry to PhD - a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, preferably also a Masters degree in a relevant subject.

MPhil International
 

Full Time

£16,100 or £16,600
 

Part Time

£8,050 or £8,300

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Studying for a postgraduate research degree enhances your employability in a number of ways.

As well as enabling you to focus on your specific areas of interest and expand your subject knowledge ready for employment in your chosen sector, a postgraduate research qualification enables you to take charge of your career path by demonstrating your contribution to an area of knowledge. It enhances your self-confidence and showcases your ability to work independently and ‘go it alone’.
 

According to a report by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), more than a quarter of graduates felt that their employment prospects were increased by their PG qualification. And when it comes to earnings, those with a postgrad qualification have been shown to earn an average of 24% more than those who leave education with an undergraduate degree.

Some postgraduate research students are already in full time employment when they begin their studies, whilst others are recent graduates looking to extend their research capabilities and subject expertise.
 

A good proportion of our students return to their existing roles with enhanced career prospects, others move on to further study or take up teaching roles in educational establishments.