Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Project

6-24 unitsSem 1Sem 2In Person

Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics · ANU College of Science and Medicine

About this course

A selection of research projects from within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) will be on offer. Students will undertake an individual project within one of the many cutting edge research groups in the Research School. Project areas range from planetary science to cosmology, instrumentation to theory. More detail is available from http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/education/honours/projects.php

Learning outcomes

1Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic in the context of astronomy and astrophysics;
2Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions;
3Engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources;
4Appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data;
5Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Project plan and literature review

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5

20%

Final report

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

70%

Oral Presentation

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

10%

Study expectations

Study information

Approximately 130 hours (per 6 units of enrolment) of total student learning time made up of independent student research, reading and writing. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings. Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course.

Texts and reading

No prescribed texts.

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: ASTR
Subject name: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Academic career: PGRD
School: Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
College: ANU College of Science and Medicine
Convener: Prof Matthew Colless
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6-24 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

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Fees

Domestic fee paying students: Domestic · 2026 · Unit basis; $820
International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Unit basis; $1,170
Student Contribution Band Code 2: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 2

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

Astronomy and Astrophysics