Program Overview
The Astronomy at University of Nevada Las Vegas is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 21,858 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,948 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Las Vegas, 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
- Understand astrophysics at the graduate level.
- Understand either classical mechanics or quantum theory orelectromagnetic theory at the graduate level.
- Understand mathematical physics at the graduate level.
- Understand observational astronomy techniques.
- Understand astrophysics of gaseous nebulae and active galactic nuclei, and high energy astrophysics.
- Understand cosmology at the graduate level.
- Understand stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium.
- Perform a graduate research project at the doctoral level.
- Communicate scientific research to a scientific audience.
- Possess strong background of knowledge and expertise in physics and astronomy.
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 2.75 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).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree \xc2\x96 You must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, or an approved international equivalent.
- Grade Point Average \xc2\x96 You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for your bachelor\xc2\x92s degree, or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester hours) of your bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
- Additional Requirements \xc2\x96 Factors that may also be considered by the academic department to which you are applying include test scores (like the GRE or GMAT), the type of course work completed during undergraduate studies, letters of recommendation, writing samples or portfolios, and any other supporting documents your department/program may ask you to submit to complete your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,858 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,948 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,858 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,948 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Las Vegas 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 Nevada Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months