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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.
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 Graduate Diploma in Astronomy is a extension of the Graduate Certificate in Astronomy.
In part-time mode a student enrols in one subject per semester, ie 2 subjects per year. The fees are $ 2,502 Australian Dollars (AUD) per subject. There are six semesters for the degree. Exchange rates change continually; so please check here for the current conversion site . The total cost of the Master of Astronomy is therefore AUD 10,008.
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
How Do I Apply for this Program:
