PhD in Astronomy

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

UK:

67%

Asia:

5%

Others:

5%

Oceania:

2%

Europe:

13%

North America:

7%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

98%

Top recruiters

Genentech

Illinois Institute of Technology

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

European Space Agency

SpaceX

Tetra Tech

Canadian Space Agency

GKN Aerospace

Collins Aerospace

Headspace

Talkspace

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$40,000 / year

Overall Cost

$55,000 / year

FAQs

• Do I need to identify a supervisor before I apply?

  

  While it is not necessary to identify a supervisor or provide a project description in your application, it is helpful if applicants indicate any general area(s) of interest if known, e.g. "primarily theoretical", "observational", "extragalactic", "planet or star formation", etc. If there are particular academic researchers, expected to be offering PhD projects, with whom you might be interested in working please also include their names in Reasons for Applying section of the University application form.

• What is the minimum IELTS requirement?

  

  7

• What is the TOEFL code?

  

  2433

• What happens if I am called for interview and a visit?

  

  For Home-fee students within the United Kingdom, applicants are encouraged to spend at least half a day with us. Before and after the interview, members of staff will be available to talk to applicants on an individual basis about the availability of PhD topics in particular areas. The opportunity to meet current postgraduate students is also an important part of the visit. The interview with three members of the Postgraduate Admissions Committee will last about 30 minutes. The Committee will discuss aspects of your undergraduate courses, masters research project and your potential research interests. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions of your own. The Institute will cover reasonable travel expenses.