Cosmology MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Study cosmology and astrophysics at Sussex, where you’ll learn at an advanced level and benefit from the research of our Astronomy Centre. Explore cosmology and astrophysics at an advanced level, with an emphasis on theoretical cosmology. Our focus is on theoretical and numerical cosmology in the pre- and post-recombination universe.

Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: All year, MSc Project Research Skills (PGT), Cosmology, General Relativity, MSc Project P&A (PGT), Advanced Cosmology.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a physics-, mathematics- or astronomy-based subject, or a subject with significant mathematical or physical content, and include modules in calculus, differential equations, mechanics, electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

Explore more study programmes

Engineering