How to Apply
We offer fully accredited Master of Science in Astronomy, Graduate Diploma of Science in Astronomy and Graduate Certificate of Science in Astronomy programs, as well as individual unit enrolments and an online short course in astronomy.Semester 1, 2012, will run from 27 February to 19 May
Semester 2, 2012, will run from 27 August to 17 November
Note to new students: All new students must supply proof of identity when they first enrol, along with copies of their academic transcripts of their prior degrees. Certified copies of these documents must be posted to the course administrator before your enrolment can be processed. Please note that these documents are not returned if applications are unsuccessful. Note to all students: In 2012, a non-refundable fee of AU$200 will apply to all late enrolments. The enrolment period will close one week before Week 0 and any applications processed after this date will incur a AU$200 late fee. (Applications for the Swinburne Astronomy Online short course are handled separately - follow this link for details.)
All our degree programs are fully accredited by Swinburne University of Technology. (For details, see our accreditation page.) Places in SAO units are not confirmed until payment is received and cleared, and as some classes can fill early, we suggest that you apply and pay as early as possible. Note that payments cannot be accepted until you have been accepted into an SAO program: once accepted into a program, you will be contacted to arrange payment for the forthcoming semester. Payment by Visa and Mastercard credit cards is preferred, however if you need information about other methods of payment, please contact astro@swin.edu.au. Start-up kits, including instructions on accessing the student website are emailed to enrolled students the week prior to each Semester.
Enquiries about eligibility for entry to the courses (or queries about the course content) should be directed to A/Prof Sarah Maddison, astro@swin.edu.au, ph +61 3 9214 5971.