Overview

Greetings and Welcome to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the College of Charleston.

Key Features

Our award-winning faculty members prepare them to be proficient in astronomy through specific coursework, an expansive menu of research opportunities and hands-on experience using the department’s facilities, which include an on-campus observatory and labs as well as regular use of a network of telescopes in various sites around the world and in space.

Here’s your opportunity to become a confident, innovative thinker who is well prepared for success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intelligent Life in the Universe

Planetary Astronomy

Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics

Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy

Experimental Astronomy

Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 250 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary School Records

English Proficiency

Documentation of Financial Support

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38384 USD / year

≈ 38384 USD / year
Out-of-State

38384 USD / year

≈ 38384 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12518 USD / year

≈ 12518 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

1270 - 2210 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

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