Astronomy and Science Communication and Society (MSc)

Pre-master’s

Are you interested in the master’s programme Astronomy and do you have minor deficiencies in your previous education which keep you from meeting the entry requirements (e.g. a Physics degree but no additional courses in Astronomy)? Then the Astronomy pre-master’s programme might be an option for you.

The Astronomy pre-master’s programme is designed especially for applicants holding a university or HBO degree (applied sciences) in a closely related field of science with proven experience in the field of physics, mathematics and astronomy, who lack specific knowledge or experience required for direct admission into the Astronomy master’s programme. These deficiencies usually include astronomy, and/or physics courses, which can be included in a tailored Astronomy pre-master’s programme.

The pre-master’s programme can only be imposed by the Board of Admissions, and is therefore not a programme for which students can apply themselves. Upon successful completion of the Astronomy pre-master’s programme within the deadline imposed by the Board of Admissions, students will be admitted to the Astronomy master’s programme.

For more information on courses, application procedures and costs, see the e-Prospectus.

Students with a BSc degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology

For students with a BSc degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology, the Pre-Master’s programme will consist of the following elements from the BSc programme Astronomy:

Stars	300	5
Galaxies and Cosmology	300	5
Astronomy Lab and Observing Project	200	5
Astronomical Observing Techniques	300	5
Quantum Mechanics 1	200	6
Radiative Processes	300	6

The course Quantum Mechanics 1 may be replaced by the two courses Quantum Mechanics 1 (TN 2304; 3 EC) and Quantum Mechanics 2 (TN 2314; 3 EC) offered at Delft University of Technology.