Astronomy and Education

Specialisation of: Astronomy
Degree: Master of Science in Astronomy
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: Flexible, for international students preferably September or February
Language of instruction: English and Dutch
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60200
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The Astronomy and Education track comprises a one-year astronomy research component and a one-year education component. Student teachers develop their competences to innovate their practice (e.g., by developing and testing instruction on a specific topic). This track meets the requirements to obtain the degree eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid in Physics, needed for teaching at Dutch secondary schools.

Contact

Astronomy
Prof. Dr. Simon Portegies Zwart
spz@strw.leidenuniv.nl
+31 (0)71 527 8429

Science Based Business
Dr. Harmen Jousma
jousma@sbb.leidenuniv.nl
+31 (0)71 527 4424

Brochure

For a concise summary of this programme, please request the brochure.