Overview

The research interests in Astrophysics and Physics at Keele University include star formation and stellar clusters, late stellar evolution, massive stars and their impact on the early universe, the interstellar medium, binary stars, interacting binary stars, the detection and characterisation of extra-solar planets.

Key facts

The research interests in Materials Science and Renewable Energy include physical acoustics and 2D materials.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Transiting extrasolar planetary systems

Eclipsing binary star systems
Star formation and young stellar objects

Star cluster dynamics

Evolved stars – mass loss and explosive ends

Structure, content and dynamics of the interstellar medium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 38 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16844 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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