Masters Degrees in Planetary Science

The Department of Physics is offering an exciting new Taught Postgraduate Master of Science in the field of Space Science. 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

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

Explore the key topics at the cutting edge of modern astrophysics. You’ll get training in the practical skills used by professional astrophysicists and be able to conduct your own astronomical observations. 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

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