Key information

Duration

Full-time: 48 months
Part-time: 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting February 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, EEA/EU This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.

Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.

Starting September 2027

Apply before Aug 2027, EEA/EU This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Apply before Jun 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 80

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences

Overview

About the programme

Supercomputers and overseas telescopes – whether you’re a theoretical astronomer or work on an observational project, you’ll have access to world-leading facilities, international collaborations and a full combination of theoretical, numerical and observational techniques. This Astronomy research programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Programme Structure

Research interests include:

testing cosmological models
physics of the early universe
large-scale structure: galaxy surveys and numerical simulations
very high-redshift galaxies and reionisation
galaxy formation and evolution

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 80

Other requirements

General requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Your qualification should be in a relevant subject such as physics, astronomy or mathematics. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (Non-residents): 51,543 AUD / year ≈ 27,300 GBP / year
Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year

Living costs

Brighton, United Kingdom

1,539-2,611 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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