Program Overview
The Cosmology and Gravitation at University of Portsmouth is a MPhil 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 Cosmology and Gravitation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cosmology and Gravitation 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
- Inflation
- Brane-world cosmology
- String cosmology
- Primordial perturbations
- Cosmic microwave background
- Galaxy surveys
- Dark energy
- Gravitational lensing
- Cosmic magnetic fields
- Gravitational waves
- Stellar population models
- Chemical evolution
- Galaxies at low and high redshift
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master\'s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,121 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months