| Institution | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Department | Astronomy |
| Web | https://www.cam.ac.uk |
| Study type | Research |
The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the PhD degree, for which the normal duration of study is three years. The format is almost entirely research-based and while projects may be exclusively theoretical or observational, many combine aspects of both. Many projects incorporate aspects of Data Science including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
It is normal for students to attend several relevant international conference during their three years of study, often presenting their own research work. Some students, working on observational research projects, undertake observing trip(s) to major international observatories.
| graduate.admissions@admin.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 760606 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Pass). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. The Faculty of Physics and Chemistry's minimum academic requirement for admission as a PhD student is the equivalent of a good UK II.i four-year integrated master's degree (five-year from Scottish universities). Competition for PhD places at the Institute is such that admission offers are, in almost all cases, made to students who hold or expect to achieve a first-class grade or equivalent (e.g. a distinction in a master's degree) in a relevant subject. If you are studying for a degree overseas and are unsure of its UK equivalent value, please contact admissions@ast.cam.ac.uk for advice. Admission offers are usually made to students with academic track records well above the University's minimum requirement for admission. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the PhD degree, for which the normal duration of study is three years. The format is almost entirely research-based and while projects may be exclusively theoretical or observational, many combine aspects of both. Many projects incorporate aspects of Data Science including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
It is normal for students to attend several relevant international conference during their three years of study, often presenting their own research work. Some students, working on observational research projects, undertake observing trip(s) to major international observatories.
| graduate.admissions@admin.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 760606 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Pass). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. The Faculty of Physics and Chemistry's minimum academic requirement for admission as a PhD student is the equivalent of a good UK II.i four-year integrated master's degree (five-year from Scottish universities). Competition for PhD places at the Institute is such that admission offers are, in almost all cases, made to students who hold or expect to achieve a first-class grade or equivalent (e.g. a distinction in a master's degree) in a relevant subject. If you are studying for a degree overseas and are unsure of its UK equivalent value, please contact admissions@ast.cam.ac.uk for advice. Admission offers are usually made to students with academic track records well above the University's minimum requirement for admission. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the PhD degree, for which the normal duration of study is three years. The format is almost entirely research-based and while projects may be exclusively theoretical or observational, many combine aspects of both. Many projects incorporate aspects of Data Science including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
It is normal for students to attend several relevant international conference during their three years of study, often presenting their own research work. Some students, working on observational research projects, undertake observing trip(s) to major international observatories.
| graduate.admissions@admin.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 760606 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Pass). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. The Faculty of Physics and Chemistry's minimum academic requirement for admission as a PhD student is the equivalent of a good UK II.i four-year integrated master's degree (five-year from Scottish universities). Competition for PhD places at the Institute is such that admission offers are, in almost all cases, made to students who hold or expect to achieve a first-class grade or equivalent (e.g. a distinction in a master's degree) in a relevant subject. If you are studying for a degree overseas and are unsure of its UK equivalent value, please contact admissions@ast.cam.ac.uk for advice. Admission offers are usually made to students with academic track records well above the University's minimum requirement for admission. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the PhD degree, for which the normal duration of study is three years. The format is almost entirely research-based and while projects may be exclusively theoretical or observational, many combine aspects of both. Many projects incorporate aspects of Data Science including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
It is normal for students to attend several relevant international conference during their three years of study, often presenting their own research work. Some students, working on observational research projects, undertake observing trip(s) to major international observatories.
| graduate.admissions@admin.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 760606 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Pass). If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. The Faculty of Physics and Chemistry's minimum academic requirement for admission as a PhD student is the equivalent of a good UK II.i four-year integrated master's degree (five-year from Scottish universities). Competition for PhD places at the Institute is such that admission offers are, in almost all cases, made to students who hold or expect to achieve a first-class grade or equivalent (e.g. a distinction in a master's degree) in a relevant subject. If you are studying for a degree overseas and are unsure of its UK equivalent value, please contact admissions@ast.cam.ac.uk for advice. Admission offers are usually made to students with academic track records well above the University's minimum requirement for admission. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The MPhil is offered by the Institute of Astronomy as a full or part-time period of research and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. The Astronomy MPhil degree is exclusively by research with no taught elements. The aims of the programme are:
to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision. to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests. Opportunities to develop research and transferable skills also exist through attendance at training sessions organised at Department, School or University level as part of the wider postgraduate programme, and informally through mentoring by fellow students and members of staff.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the programme, students will have:
a comprehensive understanding of techniques and a thorough knowledge of the literature applicable to their own research demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research
| enquiries@jbs.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 339700 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |
The assessment for the Astronomy MPhil degree is exclusively by research and a project and supervisor must have been identified prior to a formal application being made by the student. There is no taught element. The degree is not suitable for physicists and mathematicians wishing to prepare for a research PhD in Astrophysics and the number of students admitted is small.
Historically, most MPhil students have secured funding for their MPhil studies through applications to scholarship programmes such as Churchill, Gates and Marshall.
The aims of the programme are:
to give students with relevant experience at first-degree level the opportunity to carry out focussed research in the discipline under close supervision; and to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests. Learning Outcomes By the end of the programme, students will have:
a comprehensive understanding of techniques, and a thorough knowledge of the literature, applicable to their own research; demonstrated originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field; shown abilities in the critical evaluation of current research and research techniques and methodologies; demonstrated some self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and implementation of research. Continuing Students wishing to undertake a PhD in Astronomy must make an application for admission to the PhD via the Applicant Portal in the normal way
| enquiries@jbs.cam.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01223 339700 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree. If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country. |
| Location | Cambridge University The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN |