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MSc in Astrophysics & Relativity

Course ID: 163779
Dublin City University (DCU)
Dublin
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The MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course.  In 2021/22 this course will be offered via dual delivery, concurrently for on-campus students and off-campus online students. Students will gain advanced knowledge of astrophysics, general relativity, computational science and data analysis and the up-to-date skills required to understand the universe we live in. You will also learn a variety of computational and data analysis skills that are highly sought-after in a wide range of industries. You can find out more from our academics below: The detection of gravitational waves by the LIGO and VIRGO gravitational wave observatories and developments in electromagnetic based observations are contributing to the continued growth of the fields of astrophysics and cosmology, for example the direct imaging of the black hole at the centre of the galaxy M87 by the Event Horizon Telescope.  There is a need to increase the number of scientists with the advanced knowledge and skills required to work in these fields, modelling the behaviour of high-energy sources, predicting their electromagnetic and gravitational wave emissions, observing these signals, and analysing the corresponding data streams. The course is jointly run by the DCU School of Mathematical Sciences and the DCU School of Physical Sciences and led by researchers from the Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity (CfAR). For more information, see: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/postgraduate/school-mathematical-sciences/msc-astrophysics-relativity

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Contact Email:
brien.nolan@dcu.ie
Contact Phone:
+353 (0) 1 01 700 5778
Location:
Dublin
Awarding Body:
Dublin City University
Entry Requirements:
General Entry Requirements For admission to the M.Sc. in Astrophysics and Relativity, candidates must have completed a recognized primary degree (NFQ Level 8) in Physics, Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field (e.g. Engineering), with a minimum of a Second-Class Honours, Grade 1 Award (H2.1). Transfer from related Level 9 programmes in DCU or other third-level institutions is subject to having fulfilled educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here. Fees Full time EU Status Fee €5,500 per annum Non EU Fee €15,000 per annum Part time EU Status Fee Part-time €2,780 per annum Non EU Fee Part time €7,500 per annum
Career Path:
You will be ideally positioned to undertake postgraduate research in Astrophysics and Relativity in DCU and elsewhere. Students will have the opportunity to work with CfAR researchers to develop research proposals and to seek research funds. With the skills you develop in computing and data analysis, you will have excellent career opportunities in a wide range of employment sectors, including information and communications technology, data analytics, engineering, banking, finance and business consultancy.

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Dublin City University (DCU)

+353 (1) 700 5000
studenthelp@dcu.ie
Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

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