Master of Astronomy
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 52704 |
Version | 2 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an undergraduate degree in physical science or a related discipline, from this or another University; or Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF) Guidelines for Master degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at 番茄社区). |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Master degree Guideline in the (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
AS5011:06 Modern Astrophysics
AS5012:06 Astronomy Instrumentation
AS5021:06 The Solar System
AS5022:06 Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology
AS5042:06 Pilot Research Project
Options
Select 6 credit points from specified AS level 5 subjects
AS5031:06 Special Astronomy Topic A
AS5032:03 Special Astronomy Topic B
AS5033:03 Special Astronomy Topic C
AS5041:06 Astronomy Literature Review
AS5051:06 Scientific and Technological Developments in Astronomy
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the Master of Astronomy. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Astronomy or Graduate Diploma of Astronomy, depending on the number of credit points completed. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |