Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Astronomy and Astrophysics
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PhD Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. The department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Observational Astronomy
Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology
Radio Astronomy and Instrumentation
Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics
Time-Domain Astrophysics
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Pulsar Physics and Compact Objects
Cosmological Surveys and Large-Scale Structure
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 | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 70 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,900
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700
Home Student Fee
£32,400
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
53%Working
20%Studying
11%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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About University of Manchester
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