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  • Cardiff UniversityAstrophysics - Mphy (with foundation and placement)

    • 3 years
    • Full-time
    • Blended learning
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Astrophysics
    Location
    Cardiff, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    9,000GBP

  • The University of EdinburghAstrophysics - Mphy

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Astrophysics
    Location
    Edinburgh, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    21,800GBP

  • University of GlasgowPhysics with Astrophysics: faster route - MSc

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Astrophysics
    Location
    Glasgow, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    17,720GBP

  • University of LiverpoolAstrophysics - Mphy

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Astrophysics
    Location
    Liverpool, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    32,000GBP

  • University of SouthamptonAstrophysics (Year Abroad) - Mphy

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Astrophysics
    Location
    Southampton, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    28,800GBP

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