Astrophysics, MSc by Research at University of Lancashire

Astrophysics MSc by Research is a one-year research degree in the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute, available full-time or part-time (campus or online), in which students join a research group in stellar, solar, galactic or extragalactic astrophysics. Projects use data from facilities and missions such as GAIA, LSST Vera Rubin Observatory, TESS and Solar Orbiter, and the Alston Observatory.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Jeremiah Horrocks Institute  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, March 2027, September 2027, January 2028, March 2028  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A supervised research project from planning to analysis and completion, with participation in group activities and weekly seminars, JHI Postgraduate Lectures linked to the research, and central training from the Graduate Research Office. Example project areas include astronomical instrumentation, galaxy abundance patterns, observations with the Moses Holden Telescope, solar flare magnetic structures, solar energetic particles, compact stellar systems and gas giant planet formation.

Career pathways

Preparation for a future research career or a wide range of sectors.

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