The Leiden Master’s programme in Astronomy consists of four research-oriented specialisations and three combined specialisations. Please see below for an overview of all Astronomy courses on offer in 2016-2017.
For information on courses and requirements of each specialisation, please follow the links below:
The level of an individual course is indicated with a number ranging from 100 to 600 as follows:
Level 100
Introductory course; no course prerequisites
Intensive supervision, textbooks in Dutch, guided work groups, etc
Mostly first year courses, some second year (bachelor’s)
Level 200
Introductory course; no specific course prerequisistes
Independent study techniques required, books in English may be used
Mostly second year courses, some first year (bachelor’s)
Level 300
Course for advanced students; course prerequisites at level 100 or 200
Books in various languages (only if relevant)
Examinations test the student’s skills in applying acquired knowledge and insights into new problems
Level 400
Specialised course; course prerequisites at level 200 or 300
Books mostly in languages other than Dutch; extensive use of scientific articles
Examination may include a small research project, an oral report, or written papers
Third year bachelor’s or first year master’s course
Level 500
Master course: scientifically oriented course
Course prerequisites at level 300/400
Scientific advanced specialist/professional literature
Level 600
Master course: very advanced scientific course with as prerequisite a level 400/500 course
Latest developments in scientific field
Examination consists of a contribution to an unsolved problem, with an oral presentation