Overview

Gain discipline knowledge and research project experience and widely useful scientific, numerical and critical analysis skills.
This Master in Astrophysics from the University of Southern Queensland combines coursework and research giving you the opportunity to further develop your skills with four units of research. Designed for those already in an educational or science communication career, you will undertake a professional development component in science, as well as gain a specialist foundation relevant for further research.
You will have access to USQ’s remote-access facilities, including the Mt Kent Observatory, a facility for astronomical research and education operated by USQ, in partnership with the University of Louisville in Kentucky, USA, and Automated Patrol Telescopes Australia Pty Ltd, in addition to a High-Performance Computing cluster.
Astronomy at USQ is a significant part of a physical sciences research cluster that has consistently rated as world class in Excellence in Research in Australia (ERA) assessments.
Students enrolled in the Master of Science (Astrophysics) can apply to exit their studies early with a Graduate Certificate of Science after completion of four units of study.

Career outcomes

As the global space industry supports a range of jobs beyond specialised space scientists and engineers, this degree accommodates those from a range of backgrounds seeking knowledge and skills relevant to international and emerging Australian space industry opportunities.
This degree provides professional development for a scientist working for industry or government, technician working in a laboratory or in the field, practicing teacher or provider of scientific or technical services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Observational Astronomy

Agronomy

Stellar Astronomy

Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology

Research Fundamentals and Ethics

Science in Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

16 alternative credits

units

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 4 other Masters in Physics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 078596M

3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

Tuition Fees

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38720 AUD / year

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33680 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported - AUD 9312

International/Online - AUD 38720

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