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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics)

  • Graduate Certificate

UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics) gives you the opportunity to acquire new skills in the field of astrophysics, allowing you to learn more about the universe and broaden career prospects in science, technology or education.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, May
Domestic Fees
$4,470 per year

About this course

Overview
  • UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics) gives you the opportunity to acquire new skills in the field of astrophysics, allowing you to learn more about the universe and broaden career prospects in science, technology or education.
  • You'll be introduced to observational astrophysics and develop your knowledge and skills relating to physical measurements, such as astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, telescopes, optics, detectors and data analysis.
  • Explore the fundamentals of physics, including force, motion, energy, and electromagnetism, as well as concepts of astronomy and various astronomical phenomenon.
Further study

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astrophysics), students have the ability to move into the Graduate Diploma of Science.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
  • or
  • equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • As a graduate you may find career opportunities as a scientist working for industry or government, technician working in a laboratory or in the field, teacher (in combination with appropriate education studies) or providing scientific and/or technical services.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit.

Courses to be studied Units 4 x specialisation courses 4 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024 Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 20 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May Friday 16 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

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