Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,500
(c. USD19,096.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Astrophysics and Relativity is a full-time program spanning one academic year. This course equips students with cutting-edge expertise in astrophysics, general relativity, computational methods, and data interpretation - essential tools for unraveling the mysteries of our cosmos. Participants will develop valuable computational and analytical abilities that are in high demand across multiple sectors. Breakthroughs like LIGO and VIRGO's gravitational wave detections, along with advancements in electromagnetic observations (such as the Event Horizon Telescope's landmark image of M87's central black hole), continue to drive expansion in astrophysics and cosmology. This growing field urgently requires more specialists trained in sophisticated techniques for simulating high-energy phenomena, forecasting their emissions, capturing observational data, and processing complex information streams. The program is collaboratively administered by DCU's Schools of Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences, under the guidance of experts from the Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity (CfAR).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- For admission to the M.Sc. in Astrophysics and Relativity, candidates must have completed a recognized primary degree (NFQ Level 8) in Physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field (e.g. Engineering), with a minimum of a Second-Class Honours, Grade 1 Award (H2.1).
- Transfer from related Level 9 programmes in DCU or other third-level institutions is subject to having fulfilled educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above.
English language Requirements
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
- TOEFL - Overall score 580.
- CBTOEFL - Overall score 237.
- TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
16,500