MSc (with foundation)

Astrophysics & Relativity

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,500EUR
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What Dublin City University says about their program:

The MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity is a one-year full-time course. Students will gain advanced knowledge of astrophysics, general relativity, computational science and data analysis and the up-to-date skills required to understand the universe we live in. You will also learn a variety of computational and data analysis skills that are highly sought-after in a wide range of industries.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

To be considered for a place in Year 1, you must present one of the following:

  • GCSE A-Levels (4 A-Levels or 3 A-Levels + 1 AS-Level) must be in different subjects and completed in the same year or the preceding year only.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24 overall (Math and English are required subjects, math studies are not acceptable for programs with specific math requirements).
  • An equivalent international qualification. *Grades required may vary by program.

Postgraduate academic requirements

To be considered for a taught master's program, you must present:

  • A bachelor's degree from an internationally recognized university with a minimum of a 2.2 result or equivalent. Some programs require a 2.1 result or equivalent. You may also need to supply writing samples, attend an interview, or fulfill other requirements for specific programs.

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any skill

  • TOEFL

    92

  • CAE

    180, with a minimum of 169 in all components

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP)

    180, with a minimum of 169 in all components

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)

    63, with a minimum of 59 in all components

  • Duolingo English Language Test (DET)

    120 with 110 in each sub-score

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Funding

DCU Merit Scholarships (Year 1) The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards the first year of tuition.

DCU International Merit Scholarship The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to postgraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards tuition fees.

Government of Ireland Scholarships The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is awarded by the Irish Government to 60 Non-EU students who will study at an Irish University. It pays full tuition for a year of full-time undergraduate, master's, or PhD studies and a €10,000 stipend. It is not awarded or judged by DCU.

The students must hold an offer from an Irish University to apply.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €15,000 to €16,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from €17,000 to €25,000 per year

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