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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics (Coursework)

Course code: #SP-ASTPH

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $45,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    $100 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    087902J

Highlights
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-January-2024 2024-01-01
Winter-July 28-May-2024 2024-05-28
Fall-February 01-January-2025 2025-01-01
Winter-July 28-May-2025 2025-05-28

Overview

Master of Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Master of Physics course at UWA is about understanding the world at its most fundamental level. 

The knowledge generated through the study of physics is also the driving force behind most new technologies, from radars to lasers, from transistors to quantum computers, and from electron microscopes to advanced medical imaging scanners.

Astrophysics is focused on the study of the physical nature of stars and other celestial bodies, and on the application of the laws and theories of physics to the interpretation of astronomical observations.

It uses the whole Universe as its backyard to unveil the physics of the extremes: extreme densities, temperatures, scales, etc. 

This is achieved by taking advantage of the most complete set of skills available to scientists: physics, instrumentation, signal processing, computing, mathematics, engineering, etc. 

As a student, you will be able to develop all these skills through hands-on training, exposure to cutting-edge research activities, and the ability to solve some of the most outstanding open problems in the field as part of your research dissertation.

Specific research projects are available across many areas of astronomy (both theoretical and observational), astronomy engineering and high-performance computing.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$60,025

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $14,625
Tuition 1 person $45,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Evidence of English Language Competency
  • Resume (CV) outlining previous work experience (If Applicable)

Note: All transcripts must be in English. 

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
6
writing
-
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
20
listening
22
writing
20
speaking
18
reading

PTE

64
54
listening
59
writing
59
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

180
170
listening
170
writing
170
speaking
170
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers two ways, or pathways, to improve English language proficiency to the level required by the University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

CourseEntry Requirements:Lead toDuration
IELTS (Academic format)

5.5 with no band score below 5.0

6.0 with no band score below 5.5

Direct entry to most under- and post-graduate courses

20 weeks 

10 weeks

TOEFL IBT
 

58 with a minimum score of writing 16, speaking 15, listening & reading 7 

68 with a minimum score of writing 20, speaking 17, listening 11, reading 12

Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses

20 weeks

10 weeks

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

46 overall with no individual score below 42

54 overall with no individual score below 46

Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses

20 Weeks

10 Weeks

 


Academic background and requirement

For entry into this degree, you must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor's degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent
  • An honours degree in physics, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA

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