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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Astrophysics

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the PhD Astrophysics at University of Lincoln. Based in Lincoln, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Staff in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental and applied mathematics and physics, ranging from pure mathematics to applied nano-science at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The School collaborates with top research institutions in Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the USA. Our astrophysics research deals with some of the most complex structures in our Solar system, such as planetary rings around Saturn. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Stellar Astrophysics
Observational Techniques and Instrumentation
Planetary Systems and Exoplanet Dynamics
Research Methods in Astrophysics
Accretion Disks and Ring Systems
Computational Astrophysics
High Energy Astrophysics
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic65————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Programme FeesYou will need to have funding in place for your studies before you arrive at the University. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. You can view the breakdown of fees for this programme below. Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project. These wi

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lincoln

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£26,000£29,500
3 years£17,500£21,000£23,500
5 years£22,000£25,000£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Lincoln

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