About the course

Based at the historic Royal Observatory Edinburgh, the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is one of the world’s leading centres in astronomical research.

　　We share our picturesque base on Blackford Hill with the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ATC) – the UK’s leading astronomical instrument maker – so as a postgraduate student you will be joining a vibrant community of specialists.

　　The scope of our research is as wide as the cosmos we explore. Thanks to our affiliation with the UK ATC and our strong links with related research centres in the School of Physics & Astronomy, we are in a rare position to accommodate a diversity of research specialisms. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
December, 2023	Edinburgh
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Edinburgh
February, 2024	Edinburgh
March, 2024	Edinburgh
April, 2024	Edinburgh
May, 2024	Edinburgh
June, 2024	Edinburgh
July, 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Edinburgh
February, 2025	Edinburgh
March, 2025	Edinburgh
April, 2025	Edinburgh
May, 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Edinburgh
February, 2026	Edinburgh
March, 2026	Edinburgh
April, 2026	Edinburgh
May, 2026	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh
Semester 2 (January), 2027	Edinburgh
February, 2027	Edinburgh
March, 2027	Edinburgh
April, 2027	Edinburgh
May, 2027	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in astronomy, physics, or astrophysics.

　　IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component

　　TOEFL-iBT: total 92 with at least 20 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomes

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　30th / 1250

　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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