Program Overview
The Astronomy at University of Maryland 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Astronomy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Radiative Processes\', \'Stellar Structure and Evolution\', \'Astronomical Instrumentation and Techniques\', \'Computational Astrophysics\', \'Galaxies\', \'Cosmology\', \'Planetary Science\', \'Interstellar Medium and Gas Dynamics\', \'High Energy Astrophysics\', \'Special Topics in Modern Astronomy\', \'Research Project I\', \'Introduction to Research\', \'Special Problems in Advanced Astronomy\', \'Selected Topics in Modern Astronomy\', "Master\'s Thesis Research"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Graduate application\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Additional supporting documents (writing samples, CV/resume)
- Non-refundable application fee ($75)\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English