Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years)
- Part-time: 72 months (6–8 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027 – Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting February 2028 – Apply before Apr 2027
Application period: January to April
Language
English – TOEFL® IBT: 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences; STEM Education
Overview
About the programme
Astronomy Education projects at The Open University UK focus on all aspects of teaching and learning across the physical sciences curriculum, including themes of innovative assessment, online/on-screen delivery, remote-access experiments, and supporting students.
Programme Structure
Current/recent research projects:
- Exoplanets interactive learning applets: Enhancing and Evaluating a GCSE-level module
- Assessing the use of robotic telescopes for university-level distance learning
- Developing practice in online synchronous tuition by peer observation, feedback and reflection
- Online team investigations in Astronomy and Planetary Science
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 87
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree in physics or a related subject (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (non-residents): 31,170 AUD / year (≈ 16,420 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,503 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs – Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
1,610–2,553 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
