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The Graduate Diploma of Astronomy
What is the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy?
The Graduate Diploma of Astronomy is a fully Internet delivered program in Astronomy, astrophysics and astronomy related areas.
The Graduate Diploma in Astronomy is a extension of the Graduate
Certificate in Astronomy.
It is a stepping-stone between the Graduate Certificate in Astronomy and the Masters in Astronomy. It is also an exit point for students who do not wish to complete the Master of Astronomy.
The Graduate Certificate of Astronomy is available to candidates who do
not have a degree, however progress beyond the Graduate certificate is
not normally possible without a first degree.
Entry Requirement
Entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy is normally a Bachelor's level degree.
More details of entry standards required for all JCU Centre for Astronomy Internet programs are available at the Entry Standard Requirements page.
Fees
The fees for this program will be set for each intake of students.
Information about fees is avaiable at: http://www.jcu.edu.au/international/fees/index.htm
Exchange rates change continually; here is the current conversion site.
Course Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Astronomy is a part-time degree taken one subject per semester for 4 semesters. There are two semesters per year in the Australian academic calendar.
Subject for the Graduate Diploma of Astronomy
The Graduate Diploma of Astronomy consists of 4 subjects, taken one per semester.
Subjects
- Modern Astrophysics
- Astronomy Instrumentation
- The Solar System
- Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology


