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Tuition USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location San Francisco, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Astronomy at San Francisco State University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Astronomy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: San Francisco, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Astronomy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Radiative Processes and Gas Dynamics in Astrophysics
  2. Galaxies and Cosmology
  3. Observational Techniques in Astronomy
  4. Classical Mechanics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Written English Proficiency Requirement.
  • The University has a requirement for written English proficiency that is to be assessed at two levels
  • Level One (preadmission) is satisfied by obtaining a score of 4.5 or above in the analytical writing portion of the GRE. Applicants who do not receive a minimum score of 4.5 on the GRE may be admitted conditionally and must complete SCI 614, SCI 560, or PHYS 340 GW with a grade of B or better during the first year
  • Level Two is satisfied by submitting a thesis which your thesis committee agrees meets the level two standard, or by submitting a paper of at least ten pages which the graduate coordinator agrees meets the level two standard.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact San Francisco State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About San Francisco State University

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, United States

San Francisco State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
  • Start Date 2018-01-19
  • Language English