Master programme in Astrophysics

Programme structure

The Master programme is equivalent to two years of full-time studies (120 credits), out of which the one half (60 credits) consists of courses and the other half (60 credits) consists of a research project carried out at the department.

The first semester is entirely devoted to coursework, in order to give you a solid foundation of knowledge to use in your project work. The remaining three semesters are split between working on your research project and taking courses.

Here are presented the mandatory and optional courses, and the order in which they should be taken.

Please note that the order of the some courses alternate since they are given only odd or even years.

First year

Autumn, study period 1

• Planetary Systems, ASTM30 (even years) or Extragalactic Astronomy, ASTM27 (odd years) 
• Statistical Tools in Astrophysics, ASTM29

Autumn, study period 2

• Stellar Structure and Evolution, ASTM25 (even years) or Dynamical Astronomy, ASTM28 (odd years)
• One optional course, for example:
  • Introduction to Atmospheric Modelling, FYST93
  • Statistical Mechanics, FYTN15

Spring, study period 1 and 2

• Master's Degree Project in Astrophysics, ASTM32
• Optional courses, for example:
  • Observational Techniques and Instruments, ASTM26 (study period 2, even years)

Second year

Autumn, study period 1

• Master's Degree Project in Astrophysics, ASTM32 (continued)
• Extragalactic Astronomy, ASTM27 (odd years) or Planetary Systems, ASTM30 (even years)

Autumn, study period 2

• Master's Degree Project in Astrophysics, ASTM32 (continued)
• Stellar Structure and Evolution, ASTM25 (even years) or Dynamical Astronomy, ASTM28 (odd years)

Spring, study period 1 and 2

• Master's degree project in Astrophysics, ASTM32
• Optional courses, for example:
  • Observational Techniques and Instruments, ASTM26 (study period 2, even years)

How to apply

• For international students - Master Programme in Astrophysics - How to apply and more info about the programme on the Lund University International website
• For students from Sweden - Master Programme in Astrophysics - How to apply and more info about the programme on the Lund University central website (in Swedish)