Overview
The University's Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) is one of the leading cosmology and astrophysics centres in the UK. We're active participants in a wide range of international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Euclid.
The ICG is also a member of the SouthEast Physics Network (SEPNet), a consortium of nine world-class universities in the southeast of England. Our post-graduate students have the opportunity to engage with the SEPNet Graduate Network (GRADNet). By channelling this broad research expertise into one central, combined resource, GRADNet provides a wide range of postgraduate training opportunities, including specialised schools and student-led workshops and conferences.Cosmology and Gravitation (Distance Learning) is offered at University of Portsmouth .
Support and facilities
As a postgraduate student at this Cosmology and Astrophysics (Distance Learning) program at University of Portsmouth, you can work with the SouthEast Physics Network (SEPNet), a consortium of nine universities in the southeast of England. SEPNet channels research expertise into one central, combined resource, and gives you postgraduate training opportunities, including student-led workshops and conferences.
When you join us, you'll be supported by our Graduate School, alongside your assigned supervisory team, who'll help you get the most from our facilities. The Graduate School will help you become part of our thriving, collaborative research community, and help grow your skills as a researcher through the Graduate School Development Programme, which offers training, workshops and events.
You'll also have access to the exceptional facilities within our Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) – including our SCIAMA supercomputer.
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Cosmology & Astrophysics PhDs and MPhils
Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Cosmology and Astrophysics, or submit your own research idea.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
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General requirements
The entry requirements for a PhD or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
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9600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9600 GBP per year during 72 months. -
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2393 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2393 GBP per year during 72 months.
- EU Students: £2,393 per year (including Transition Scholarship)
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