Astronomy and Education
| Specialisation of: | Astronomy |
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| 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 |
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.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- A BSc degree in Astronomy from any Dutch university participating in the NOVA research school. Students holding such a degree will be admitted directly to the programme.
- Or: a degree equivalent to the BSc degree mentioned above.
For all other candidates, the Board of Admissions assesses the equivalence of their training to this BSc degree. The range of optional courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the requirement to adapt the programme to the current knowledge of the candidate.
- A good command of Dutch, both written and verbal, to be assessed by language advisers at ICLON (the Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching).
- proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate
Students who have a BSc in Astronomy from Leiden University are directly admissible.
Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a related field of science may be considered. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
