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Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Open days

22Nov
University of Hertfordshire - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate
25Apr
University of Hertfordshire - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
25Apr
University of Hertfordshire - Postgraduate Open Day
Postgraduate

Course summary

The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study:

  • MSc Astrophysics
  • MSc Astrophysics with Placement Year
  • MSc Astrophysics Advanced Research
You’ll develop a thorough grounding in fundamental physics while exploring cutting edge topics about the Universe, its constituents and structure, and humanity’s place within it. You’ll be trained in observational astrophysics and in the use of theory by carrying out a major research project supervised by a leading expert. Throughout the course, you’ll develop specialised skills in physics research enquiry and problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific writing, communication and presentation, and programming and software application. The course gives you the unique opportunity to study a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena across many scales enabling you to explore all corners of the Universe. You'll study galactic topics, including extra-solar planets, the life cycle of stars, gamma-ray bursters and supernovae. You’ll also have the opportunity to study extra-galactic topics, including active galaxies at high redshift, cosmological theory and the evolution of the universe. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a placement year, or a year-long advanced research project through the different course pathways.

Entry requirements

A good (2.1 or above) Honours degree (or equivalent) in physics, astrophysics, or a closely related subject, where the degree is accredited by a professional statutory regulatory body such as the Institute of Physics (or a body of equivalent standing in a related subject or overseas). If you wish to join the course with a 2.2, your application may be considered on a case-by-case basis, where entry may be possible based on additional information and/or an interview. It is not possible to register for the MSc Astrophysics if you have already obtained the University of Hertfordshire's MPhys (Physics) degree or MPhys (Astrophysics) degree.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees for Postgraduate Study 2026/27: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/how-much-are-my-fees
Astrophysics at University of Hertfordshire - UCAS