What do graduates do?
- Astronomer
- Space agencies
- Observatories
- Astronomy technology centres
Before you apply
Almost all professional astronomy jobs require a PhD, after a degree in a subject such as physics or astrophysics. See also our Astrophysics page.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
1 schools in 1 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
Ireland
University College DublinPhysics with Astronomy & Space Science · DublinWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
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- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
- We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: November 2026.
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