Student enquiries
Essential information for both new and current students at the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, covering program advice, course listings, and contact details for academic support.
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How to get program and administrative advice as a current student
Honours
Honours Year in Astronomy and Astrophysics: Information about the application process and status need to be directed to the College of Science and Medicine student administration team students.cos@anu.edu.au The Honours Convenor is Professor Christian Wolf. For enrolment queries please email rsaa.honours@anu.edu.au. For administrative help, please contact coursework.rsaa@anu.edu.au
Honours with specialisation in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Honours Thesis course ASTR4005)
ASTR4005 Astronomy and Astrophysics IV Honours Research Project (usual enrolment per semester is 12 units for full-time Honours year students; this is the Honours thesis course).
Masters
There are two Masters programs: Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Prospective students are asked to look particularly at the “Admission & Fees” tabs on these pages. The Masters’ Program Convener is Professor Matthew Colless. For enrolment queries please email rsaa.masters@anu.edu.au For administrative help, please contact coursework.rsaa@anu.edu.au
Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Research Thesis course ASTR8010)
ASTR8010 Astrophysics Research Topic: Students enrol in 24 units coursework only in their first semester, 12 units ASTR8010 (and 12 units coursework) in their second and third semester and 24 units ASTR8010 in their final semester (or as agreed with the Master's program convener). If students wish to enrol in ASTR8010 in their first semester they require approval from the Masters Program Convener.
Higher Degree Research (HDR)
PhD/MPhil: Depending on the nature of your question, your primary supervisor, or HDR Support at HDR.candidature@anu.edu.au, or the Associate Director HDR, Professor Melissa Ness, are all possible first contacts who can refer you on if they cannot answer your question.
Students majoring in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Please contact Professor Michael Ireland for enrolment advice.
If you are a new Honours, Masters or PhD/MPhil student at the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA), please take some time to read through the RSAA Student Orientation Handbook (you can find a copy on the RSAA intranet). You will find useful academic information about your program as well as practical information regarding accommodation, travelling to Mount Stromlo, Health and Safety on Mount Stromlo and important contact details.