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Queen Mary University of London · Postgraduate
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- For postgraduate study
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3 yearsDuration
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Course Overview
Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the PhD PhD Astronomy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Astronomy Unit in the School of Physics and Astronomy offers postgraduate research opportunities across a wide range of areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil. The Astronomy Unit has a large and thriving community of postgraduate research students, numbering about 20 at any one time. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Observational Astronomy and Instrumentation
Theoretical Astrophysics and Modelling
Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology
Stellar Evolution and Compact Objects
Advanced Research Methods in Astronomy
Galactic Structure and Dynamics
High-Energy Astrophysics
Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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About Queen Mary University of London
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