Astronomy, Degree Project
The degree project aims to give you both insights and experience with scientific research. Key moments are the planning, execution and reporting of your research project. You will produce a scientific report and present your research results orally in a scientific seminar.
This course normally constitutes the completion of your bachelor studies in astronomy. The degree project can be seen as an internship in a research group during which you will execute a research project but will also become part of the group and experience what it is like to work in a research environment. The project time frame is limited to 10 weeks. As a part of the degree project you will also participate in the course “Science Ethics” (Vetenskaplighet) in which you will learn about the different ethical aspects associated with scientific research.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Everyone admitted to a course at the Department of Astronomy will receive a welcome letter with information via e-mail. If you have not receive an e-mail by January, please contact our study advisor! Unfold and read more.
Roll-call
Courses at the Department of Astronomy do not have a roll-call. Instead the course starts with the first lecture.
Registration
After being admitted to a course, you must register to confirm that you are starting your studies. For most of our courses this can be done online using your university account. Registration normally opens two weeks before the course starts and you must have registered at the latest one week after. If you have any problems with registration, contact our Student office. Contact details can be found below.
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Learning platform
All courses at our department use the Athena learning platform. Once registered, the course should appear automatically in Athena. If you cannot find the course, contact the Student office.
Conditionally admitted
If you are conditionally admitted to a course at our department you need to contact our Academic advisor before you can register. Contact us as soon as possible, well before the course starts. Contact details are found further down on this web page.
Applicants on waiting list
Are you placed on a waiting list to any of our courses? You will always be contacted by e-mail if you are offered a place. Normaly we will not admit new students if more than 1 week has passed after the first lecture.
Find the Departmend of Astronomy
All our courses are held in the AlbaNova building, located between the Frescati campus and the Royal Institute of Technology (Tekniska högskolan, KTH).
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
This course normally constitutes the completion of your bachelor studies in astronomy. The degree project can be seen as an internship in a research group during which you will execute a research project but will also become part of the group and experience what it is like to work in a research environment. The project time frame is limited to 10 weeks. As a part of the degree project you will also participate in the course “Science Ethics” (Vetenskaplighet) in which you will learn about the different ethical aspects associated with scientific research.
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Course structure
The course is given during the second half of the spring semester. It is part of the bachelor programme in physics, but can also be taken as a free-standing course if you fulfill the eligibility requirements. Before you start you will, together with your supervisor, produce a project plan which then has to be approved by the course coordinator.
Teaching format
The research internship does not involve any scheduled teaching as your project will be individual. You will meet your supervisor for at least one hour every week to receive guidance. The course “Science Ethics” consists of four seminars.
Assessment
The examination will be in the form of both a written scientific report and an oral presentation in the form of a scientific seminar. The course “Science Ethics” uses a written exam.
Examiner
Your main examiner will be one of the members of the examination group which at the moment consists of Alexis Brandeker, Dan Kiselman and Claes Fransson.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Every research project has its own literature list which you will initially be given by your supervisor and later on will expand on your own. This literature can consist of (parts of) textbooks and scientific articles. The course “Science Ethics” uses the compendium ”Konsten att vara vetenskaplig” written by Hansson, Sven-Ove (2007)
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Contact
The academic advisor and student office can be contacted via studieinfo@astro.su.se
