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Astronomy – (M.Sc.)
Stockholm University
Department of Astronomy| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Stockholm University
The Master’s Programme in Astronomy at Stockholm University provides students with a well-rounded and broad base in astronomy and astrophysics, and provides the opportunity for students to specialize in their areas of interest. The two-year programme leads to a Master of Science Degree in Astronomy.
Students study advanced courses in astronomy, covering topics such as observational techniques, gas dynamics, stellar structure and evolution, the formation of stars and
planets, supernovae and gamma-ray bursts, astrophysical radiation processes, high energy astrophysics, cosmology, galaxies and the interstellar medium. The final part of the degree consists of a thesis project spanning at least six months, providing students with the opportunity to do research within a specific area of astronomy. Astronomers work in many different areas, including teaching, computing and image processing. The programme also offers a good foundation for PhD studies.
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The programme requires a Bachelor's degree in physics (or equivalent). A Bachelor degree with a major in astronomy is given in cooperation with the physics department at Stockholm University, Fysikum. However, regular bachelor degrees in physics also fulfill the requirements, regardless whether they were awarded by Stockholm University or another institution. Degrees awarded by institutions outside the EEA may also fulfill the requirements.
The first one and a half years of the Master's programme consist of advanced courses in astronomy. The courses cover observational techniques, gas dynamics, stellar structure and evolution, radiation processes, cosmology, galaxies, etc. The final part of the degree consists of a thesis project, giving the opportunity to get more deeply involved in research in a specific area within astronomy. The thesis project gives 30-45 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits.
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Requirements
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Astronomy/Physics (or equivalent). English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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