Master of Science (Astronomy) (Full-Time) 18 months Postgraduate Programme By Swinburne University of Technology |TopUniversities

Master of Science (Astronomy) (Full-Time)

Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,920 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

AstronomyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Science (Astronomy) qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts related to contemporary astronomy. The course provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge, science communication and independent research project skills across an extensive range of astronomy and astronomy-related fields for professional practice or scholarship, and as a pathway for further learning. Many graduates use this qualification to begin or enhance opportunities in teaching, working in observatories, science centres and museums, and science/astronomy education, public outreach and communication positions.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Science (Astronomy) qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts related to contemporary astronomy. The course provides individuals with the requisite academic knowledge, science communication and independent research project skills across an extensive range of astronomy and astronomy-related fields for professional practice or scholarship, and as a pathway for further learning. Many graduates use this qualification to begin or enhance opportunities in teaching, working in observatories, science centres and museums, and science/astronomy education, public outreach and communication positions.

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+
58+

Standard entry

(1) A recognised Bachelor degree, or higher, in a cognate discipline aligned to astronomy or related fields. Some examples include aerospace engineering and technology, computer science, earth sciences, information systems, mathematical sciences, optical science, physics and astronomy, radiography, radiology or

(2) For applicants who have a recognised Bachelor degree not aligned to astronomy or related fields, application can be made to enter the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) or

(3) Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy) or the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy)


All applicants

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), students may apply to enter the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) or the Master of Science (Astronomy).

18 Months
Jan-2000

Domestic
31,920 AUD
International
31,920 AUD

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