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Master of Advanced Study in Astrophysics at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Institute of Astronomy offers an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified students who have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in astronomy, physics or mathematics to study for a 9-month master's level qualification in astrophysics working alongside fourth-year (Part III) students taking the final year of the integrated master's undergraduate MSci Astrophysics Tripos.

Faculty: School of the Physical Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Astronomy  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. If you are accepted to this programme, you will be asked to complete a preparatory CATAM (Computer-Aided Teaching of All Mathematics) scientific programming project, organised by the Mathematics Faculty, before starting the course in October. You must be highly proficient in mathematics. The majority of the courses on the MASt in Astrophysics are taken from the Part III Mathematical Tripos. To progress from the Part II Mathematical Tripos to the Part III, students must obtain a first class, which illustrates the level of maths required to succeed on this course. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,676 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,162 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

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