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Welcome to the Sussex Astronomy Centre
Our scientific research interests are tightly focused on the extra-galactic: cosmology; structure formation; clusters; galaxy formation and evolution. We address these questions with a full combination of theoretical, numerical and observational techniques.
We have the highest research impact in the UK in both Physics and Space Sciences and are a major factor in the University of Sussex being ranked highest by citation impact in all science.
We are currently seeking candidates for four funded PhD places, for more information please click here.
Undergraduate degrees in astronomy
Astrophysics can be studied as part of a range of undergraduate degrees (MPhys/BSc). These are taught by members of the Astronomy Centre and other lecturers in the Physics and Astronomy Department.
Postgraduate degrees in astronomy
We accept applications for postgraduate degrees at any time. Both research and taught (MSc) postgraduate degrees are available, full- or part-time.
Research degrees: DPhil/MPhil
Two research degree programmes are available, DPhil and MPhil (a DPhil is a Sussex PhD) Research degree opportunities are available in all our research areas. Prospective DPhil students should consult the DPhil Projects Page.
Taught degrees: MSc
MSc courses are half taught courses and half research project. Students undertake a significant project in one of our research areas. We have listed some example projects here.
Funding
For students satisfying the STFC criteria we have fully funded DPhil studentships available every year. We welcome applications at any time from candidates and can explore funding options with you once we have an application. Click here for details about how to apply (electronic applications are accepted).
About Us
The Astronomy Centre is part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex. We have close links with the Particle Theory Group.
Last modified: 20 Jan 2010