MA/MS in Astronomy: Astronomy and Data Science

This specialisation focuses on developing and applying new data-mining technologies, treating modern astronomy as a data-rich science. It covers research areas studying complex astronomical phenomena, including the hydrodynamic modelling used to understand how galaxies form and how the intergalactic medium evolves, the computational methods used to study galaxies' internal dynamical structure, and the transfer of radiation through astronomical systems, combining computational astrophysics research with expertise drawn from the technology industry. The specialisation gives students the scope to put together their own path toward a career in astronomy, computer science, or both, whether inside or outside academic research.