Astronomical Instrumentation & Technology - Structured
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time/part-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
2.1 degree in physics or relevant engineering discipline. Candidates are required to provide a full CV, personal statement, and the names of two academic references.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
This master's will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the technology used in modern astronomical observatories. As such graduates of the proposed MSc programme will in demand by national and international technological industries as well as by research institutes, observatories and University research groups. The combination of advanced modules and a research project leading to a thesis will also effectively bridge the gap between undergraduate study and a PhD.
Further information
Next start date September 2024
Closing Date
No set closing date. Offers made on a continuous basis
12
Fees: EU
€8,500 p.a. (€8,640 including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€8,500 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€27,000 p.a. (€27,140 p.a. including levy) 2024/25
Closing Date
No set closing date. Offers made on a continuous basis
The 12-month programme will have a research project (60 ECTS) and taught components (30 ECTS). The taught component will consist of 30 credits of core modules specifically related to astronomical instrumentation. The remaining 30 credits correspond to modules in transferable skills (10 credits) plus Engineering modules relevant to astronomical instrumentation and astrophysics modules.
Dr Nicholas Devaney,
School of Physics.
T: +353 91 495 188
E: nicholas.devaney@universityofgalway.ie