Master of Science in Astronomy at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Astronomy is a research degree at UCT's Faculty of Science worth 180 NQF credits at HEQSF level 9, completed as a full research dissertation (plan SM001/2, specialisation AST01).

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Astronomy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The degree is a 180-credit Astronomy Dissertation (AST5000W): research under a supervisor demonstrating research methods, scientific understanding and command of the literature. Department research spans galactic composition and stellar evolution, accretion physics, neutral hydrogen and dark matter in galaxies, star formation, large-scale structure and cosmic magnetism, using SALT and MeerKAT.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be an Honours graduate in the Faculty of Science, or a graduate of another faculty or university holding a degree recognised by Senate as equivalent to a Science Honours degree, or demonstrate equivalent attainment through examination, publication or appropriate training. Candidates approach a supervisor in the department before acceptance by the Dean.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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