MSc Astrophysics

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses Include

• Advanced Data Analysis For Physics And Astronomy
• Gravitational Wave Detection
• Research Skills
• The Sun'S Atmosphere
• Msc Project
   

These Core Courses Run On Alternate Years:

• General Relativity And Gravitation 
• Pulsars And Supernovae 
• Plasma Theory And Diagnostics 
• Statistical Astronomy 
   

Optional Courses Include

• Quantum And Atom Optics
• Dynamics, Electrodynamics & Relativity
• Electromagnetic Theory 2
• Statistical Mechanics
   

These Optional Courses Run On Alternate Years:

• Cosmology
• Exploring Planetary Systems 
• Instruments For Optical And Radio Astronomy 
• Galaxies 
• Heliophysics And Stellar Atmospheres 
• Stellar Structure And Evolution 
   

A 2.1 Honours degree in Physics or a related subject.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £11520
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

Career opportunities include academic research, based in universities, research institutes, observatories and laboratory facilities; industrial research in a wide range of fields including energy and the environmental sector, IT and semiconductors, optics and lasers, materials science, telecommunications, engineering; banking and commerce; higher education.