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 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.