Master of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Course Overview
The Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics is a two-year, full-time, in-person postgraduate degree offered by ANU’s College of Science and Medicine. The program is 100% coursework-based, and highly customizable to fit interests in areas such as galaxies, stars, cosmology, instrumentation, computing, and planetary science.
To complete the degree, you'll take 96 units, including:
18 units of compulsory advanced courses (e.g., Galaxies & Cosmology, Stellar Astrophysics, and Astrophysical Processes),
At least 24 units from 8000-level electives (e.g., Astronomical Computing, Exoplanets, Instrumentation, Observational Techniques),
The remaining credits from other advanced astronomy electives or related scientific disciplines.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Domain Knowledge
You’ll gain deep insights into astrophysics, from stellar and galactic evolution to observational and theoretical techniques, grounding you in both foundational and cutting-edge topics.Technical and Analytical Skills
The program develops advanced computational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities through hands-on coursework and data-intensive study—skills that are valuable both in academia and industry.Practical Research Applications
Many courses include real-world, hands-on components—such as telescope data collection, theory development, model simulation, and instrumentation—letting you build directly applicable expertise.
105,680 AUD
The Australian National University
https://www.anu.edu.au
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