Course Details
Course Name
PhD Astronomy and Astrophysics
Level of study
PhD
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Manchester
Course Subject
- Physics
Course Fees
Inside EU: 4620
Outside EU: 24500
Universities
University of Manchester
Description
The School of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.
The School has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute; the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics; the Dalton Nuclear Institute; and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the School.
Strong research activity exists in a broad range of physics topics funded by the Research Councils including EPSRC, STFC, BBSRC, the EU and industry. All the research groups offer well-equipped laboratories and computing facilities and are involved in a wide range of collaborative projects with industry and other academic departments in the UK and overseas. For more information please visit our research page: http://www.jodrellbank.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/
There is further information about available PhD projects in our Postgraduate Project Booklet 2018/19
The postgraduate research environment is well funded and world-class as demonstrated by our ranking in REF2014. Supervision is provided by academic staff, who are leaders in their fields, with independent pastoral back-up. Transferable skills training is available and there are some school teaching opportunities.