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Duration
Start dates
Start dates
Application
Application
PhD (MPhil also available)
PhD (MPhil also available)
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
February and October
February and October
January to April
January to April
Stellar astrophysics is a major facet of Astronomy research at the OU. We use a variety of methods, including theoretical investigations employing sophisticated population synthesis codes and observations made across the electromagnetic spectrum with world-leading facilities including The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescopes (VLT), the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the Atacama Large Millimetre Array (ALMA). We use our proprietary time share on the 10-meter Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and also deploy our own fully autonomous robotic telescopes in Tenerife, PIRATE and COAST.
We have strengths in both multi-wavelength observational programmes as well as in theoretical and computer modelling studies. A critical mass of postgraduate students currently pursues projects in this area, supported by five academic supervisors.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
We welcome enquiries from prospective students in the following areas:
Please also see further opportunities.
UK fee
UK fee
International fee
International fee
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £16,420 per year
Full-time: £16,420 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £8,210 per year
Part-time: £8,210 per year
Some of our research students are funded via the UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Doctoral Training Partnership; others are self-funded.
For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.
To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.
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Email: STEM SPS PHD
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