32 Part-time PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences

Gravitational Physics from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

The Physics and Astronomy programme offered at Cardiff University, aim to offer a challenging and supportive environment, in which our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in industry, research or academia. 

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics and Astronomy.

You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

Astronomy and Astrophysics programme from Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Astronomy and astrophysics are concerned with the study of the nature and distribution of matter and radiation throughout all time and space in the Universe. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Astronomy Instrumentation from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes.

Join our rich and vibrant community of researchers in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Southampton. Together we’re understanding the physics behind the fabric of the Universe and how it affects the world we observe.

Students in the Astrophysics programme from the University of Lincoln can benefit from specialist computational facilities, training programmes to enhance research skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors. 

Explore the extragalactic with our world-leading faculty in this Astronomy research programme offered at the University of Sussex.

Academics in the Astronomy Research Group have led a number of Astronomy Education research projects, in collaboration with eSTEeM, The Open University UK centre for STEM pedagogy.

Stellar Astrophysics is a major facet of Astronomy research at The Open University UK. We have strengths in both multi-wavelength observational programmes as well as in theoretical and computer modelling studies.

The Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Nonlinear Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

Astrochemistry at The Open University UK is the study of molecules in space, how they form, where they form, and what role they play in shaping the formation and evolution of astrophysical systems, particularly in star and planet formation.

The graduate of the third-degree study programme Astronomy and Astrophysics at Comenius University Bratislava has mastered advanced theoretical and physical methods and mathematical apparatus needed to solve complex problems in astronomy, astrophysics and related fields. 

We offer a degree in Astrophysics and Physics programme at Keele University. Physics Research at Keele focusses on “Astrophysics” and “Materials Science and Renewable Energy”.

The study of exoplanets is a rapidly moving field at the forefront of Astrophysics. This Exoplanets and Planetary Physics programme is offered at The Open University UK.

The University of Sheffield provides a vibrant and friendly environment for postgraduate study, offering you the change to carry out research at the cutting edge of Physics and Astronomy.

Planetary Science applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems. This programme is offered at The University of Manchester.