Overview

Access cutting-edge facilities and global data from Mount Kent Observatory and international telescope collaborations, with flexible online study options and remote access to resources with the Astronomy program from University of Southern Queensland. Students graduate with versatile scientific and analytical skills, combining physics, astronomy, and computing to pursue careers in research, education, space science, or science communication.

Career outcomes

As a graduate, you can apply for jobs as a:

scientist working for industry or government
technician working in a laboratory or in the field
teacher (in combination with appropriate education studies)
meteorologist (subject to appropriate government training)
science journalist
data analyst
self-employment providing scientific and/or technical services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomy

Physics

Astronomical Techniques

Optics

Planetary and Exoplanetary Science

Modern Physics

Photonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

24 -32 credit points

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 042230E
You must have a high school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 that meets UniSQ’s standard entry criteria.
English (equivalent to Australian Units 3 & 4, grade C or higher)
General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C or higher)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33120 AUD / year

≈ 33120 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9536 AUD / year

≈ 9536 AUD / year

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Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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