Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,567.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy & Astrophysics is a two-year full-time program structured around 50% coursework and 50% research. Students can customize their coursework according to individual interests, choosing from subjects like astrophysical techniques, computational astrophysics, planetary studies, stellar systems, galactic structures, cosmological theories, and related interdisciplinary fields. Numerous courses incorporate practical research elements or hands-on activities that build expertise in cutting-edge astronomical developments. The program also provides instruction in transferable skills valuable beyond academia, including project coordination, software development, and analytical thinking. Certain courses may involve collecting and processing telescope observations, constructing theoretical frameworks, or designing and evaluating new astronomical equipment.
Program Objectives
Exhibit advanced understanding of Astronomy & Astrophysics and its applications across various scientific and interdisciplinary domains;
Utilize disciplinary knowledge to address novel challenges;
Evaluate, integrate, and critically assess current research literature relevant to Astronomy & Astrophysics;
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent
with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5-7.0
with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5-7.0
with a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate second year Physics and a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate second year Mathematics
with completion of a short research project equivalent to ANU ASTR3005 Astrophysics Research Topic
The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5-7.0
with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5-7.0
with a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate second year Physics and a minimum of 2 courses of undergraduate second year Mathematics
with completion of a short research project equivalent to ANU ASTR3005 Astrophysics Research Topic
The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
50,760