MSc Astrophysics

The Astrophysics MSc course offered by Queen Mary University of London is designed to delve into modern astrophysics, including theoretical, observational, and instrumental work. The curriculum encompasses a variety of fundamental subjects to allow exploration in the field. This course is perfect for those who have a degree in physics or a related subject and wishes to deepen their knowledge in astrophysics.Course Content: The programme is made up of three parts, taught modules, a group project, and a research project. The taught modules provide a background in astrophysics and help fulfill the learning objectives. The group project encourages skills such as teamworking and user engagement, whilst the research project allows one to research a specific area in-depth. Key Modules: The key modules include Stars and Galaxies, Cosmic Microwave Background and Inflation, Extragalactic Astronomy, The Physics and Evolution of Stars, and Astronomical Spectroscopy. Some of the modules are part of the broad-based programme of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Radboud University in the Netherlands.Future Careers: The career paths for graduates may include roles in industrial research and development, high technology industries, scientific consultancy, information technology, finance, teaching, and more. The degree also provides a pathway to further research at Ph.D. level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.