Astrophysics
Queen Mary University of LondonAstrophysics MSc is a postgraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London, based in Tower Hamlets, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
Explore the darkest reaches of the universe with our Astrophysics MSc and gain a detailed insight into the fundamentals of astrophysics. We offer one of the broadest ranges of higher-level astrophysics modules in the UK, so you can create a bespoke MSc tailored to your own interests.
- Utilise our excellent facilities, including our Astronomical Observatory
- Work with researchers involved with state of the art facilities such as JWST, ALMA, the Parker Solar Probe, LIGO, LISA, Euclid and the Vera Rubin Observatory
- Become eligible for membership of the Royal Astronomical Society and use of their facilities
- Gain specialist research skills that are valuable for both a career in industry or a future PhD
- Benefit from our pioneering, strong research. In particular, Queen Mary astronomers discovered the exoplanet, Proxima b, orbiting our nearest star, Proxima Centauri
- Be taught by and undertake research with our distinguished international experts and have regular contact with them throughout the programme
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Tower Hamlets
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Tower Hamlets
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Tower Hamlets
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ