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Study Details: 1 year
The MSc in Data-Intensive Astrophysics has been designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in a range of areas including academic research as well technical, development and engineering positions in the “in-demand” field of “Big Data” and related scientific fields. By combining data analysis and computational techniques with a core science discipline, the course is intended to satisfy the increasing demand for well-qualified postgraduates who are equipped with the expertise to respond to a range of challenges arising from this exciting field. It has been estimated that “Big Data” has already added thousands of new jobs to the UK economy and this is likely to increase as new approaches to data transform the public, private and academic sectors.
The course is delivered by members of our Data Innovation Research Institute, which was recently established to conduct research into the aspects of managing, analysing and interpreting massive volumes of textual and numerical information.
A key component of the course is a 3 month summer project, which will be based either in our School of Physics and Astronomy, or with one or more of our external partners. The project will focus on the application of modern data science methodologies to a problem in Astrophysics (such as star formation, galaxy formation or gravitational waves), providing the hands-on experience needed to succeed in the dynamic field of Data-Intensive Astrophysics as well as wider aspects of data science.
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as astronomy, astrophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related physical science, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
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Typically, an MSc Data Intensive Astrophysics degree will open up opportunities in the following areas:
Theoretical, experimental and computational doctoral research in astrophysics;
Numerate, technical, research, development and engineering positions in related scientific fields;
Physics, mathematics and general science education.
Core Modules:
Research Project
Applied Machine Learning
Principles of Machine Learning
Data Science
Advanced Techniques in Physics and Astrophysics
Advanced Study and Research Skills
Optional Modules:
Physics and Reality
Quantum Statistical Mechanics
Laser Physics and Non-Linear Optics
Exoplanets and the Search for Life
Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution
Formation and Evolution of Stars
High Energy Astrophysics
Cosmology
Introduction to General Relativity
Advanced General Relativity and Gravitational Waves
Energy and Gas in Interstellar Space
Numerical Relativity and Waveform Modelling
Observational Gravitational Wave Astronomy
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