Masters Degrees in Planetary Science

This interdisciplinary MSc offers a wide programme of study related to the physics of planetary and space environments, including planetary interiors, surface, atmospheres and magnetospheres for planets within our solar system and extrasolar planets. Read more

This is a very exciting time for planetary science, with new data being returned by spacecraft from planets within our own solar system and thousands of planets now being discovered orbiting other stars. Read more

This qualification looks at space science and the technology that underpins it. Developed in consultation with the UK Space Agency and the space industry itself, it’s suitable for developing a career in the space sector. Read more

This postgraduate qualification is designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science and the technology that underpins this discipline. Read more

Designed for those with an academic or professional interest in space science, this qualification provides students with a wide-ranging overview of scientific measurement in the space environment, and will equip students with the skills required to carry out scientific investigations using space-based instrumentation, both individually and as a team. Read more

What are the laws of nature governing the universe from elementary particles to the formation and evolution of the solar system, stars, and galaxies? In the Master’s Programme in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences, you will focus on gaining a quantitative understanding of these phenomena. Read more

The Master’s degree aims at providing students with a comprehensive, up-to-date view of the main fields of modern Astrophysics, including astronomical detectors and techniques, black holes and neutron stars, cosmology, gravitational physics, planets, stars and galaxies. Read more

The MSc by research degree covers a wide range of areas which range from Astronomy and Engineering to Complex Systems and Mathematical Modelling. Read more

Develop a rounded education across the breadth of physics with an in-depth research project, supported by expert academics. What does a 21st Century physicist look like? You will learn to communicate to a broad audience and make physics accessible for all on current topics in physics. Read more

You will receive broad exposure to all areas of Space Science & Technology, from understanding the detector payload and spacecraft requirements… Read more

This course explains the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies and the Universe itself. It includes training on how to perform your own astronomical observations using our 0.5m telescope, which is located on La Palma in the Canary Islands but can be operated remotely from Sheffield. Read more

If you're ready to take your knowledge and interest in Cosmology and Astrophysics into a postgraduate research degree, there's no better place than Portsmouth.The University's  Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation  (ICG) – one of the leading cosmology and astrophysics centres in the UK. Read more

If you're ready to take your knowledge and interest in Cosmology and Astrophysics into a postgraduate research degree, there's no better place than Portsmouth.The University's  Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation  (ICG) – one of the leading cosmology and astrophysics centres in the UK. Read more