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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Astronomy and Astrophysics] From Cardiff University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Astronomy and Astrophysics)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Astronomy,

Sciences

£28,974/Yr

£28,974 /Yr

Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Cardiff University is a 3 years program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 5 years.
The start date of the program is January, April, July, and October.
Students have to successfully complete a project in the last year of the program.
These projects make extensive use of computer modeling and simulations, using national and international supercomputers, as well as powerful in-house parallel machines.
University provides an internship program that gives undergraduates from around the world the opportunity to conduct research with the Gravity Exploration Institute over the summer vacation.
Students have to successful applicants for up to eight weeks at Cardiff conducting research with a group mentor.
About 95.7% of graduates get employed, further study, or both shortly after graduating
The School of Physics and Astronomy ranked 6th in the UK for the quality and impact of our research.
Cardiff University has a reputation for world-class research and provides an excellent experience for its student body.

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	£28974 (GBP 28974)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	£12260 (GBP 12260)
Food	£3199 (GBP 3199)
Books and Supplies	£855 (GBP 855)
Total Cost	£16314 (GBP 16314)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree, in computing or a related subject from a recognized university.
Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or equivalent) is required for research in some project areas.
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Students will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Atmospheric Scientist
Aerospace Engineer
Computer Hardware Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Meteorologist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship	Scholarship per student£ 3,105/Yr$3,105	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Monica Cole Research Grant	Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291	Level Of StudyApprenticeship	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details