Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] [Astronomy] From University of Cambridge

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Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] (Astronomy)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Thesis Based

Field of Study

₹35.6 L/Yr

£33,972 /Yr
  • M.Phil in Astronomy at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 12-months.
  • This is an on-campus program and a thesis-based program.
  • The program starts at the beginning of October months
  • The degree is not suitable for physicists and mathematicians wishing to prepare for a research PhD in Astrophysics and the number of students admitted is small.
  • This program gives students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Star Formation in Galaxies
    • Observational Cosmology
    • Theoretical Cosmology
    • Stellar Astrophysics
    • Star Formation and Accretion Processes
    • Stellar Populations and Galaxy Dynamics
    • X-ray Astrophysics
    • Sky Surveys
  • The examination shall include a viva (oral examination) with two examiners on the thesis and on the general field of knowledge within which it falls. 
  • Students are offered a series of studio sessions and hands-on workshops, offering support in research skills and techniques.

Important Dates

The Astronomy course is closed and it is no longer accepting new applications.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹3564342

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1519871
Total Cost₹1519871

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a UK High Honours Degree from a recognized University.
  • Or, students complete a 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.

Scores Required

680 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

320 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

Ranking

202320222019

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Astronomy 3 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

The job opportunity after the courses are:

  • Applications Engineer
  • Business Development Manager
  • Chief Systems Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Engineer, Modeling, and Simulation
  • EO/IR Systems Engineer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Cambridge C.T Taylor FundScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Gates Cambridge ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) ScholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 5.9 L/Yr$5,624Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Irene Hallinan ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 6.2 L/Yr$5,886Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeAwards
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Rhodes ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 21.9 L/Yr$20,883Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific


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