STRUCTURE OF THE SSP MASTER’S PROGRAMME
The two-year, consecutive Master’s programme in Solar System Physics has a strong focus on research and is a full-time, attendance-based programme. With English as the language of instruction, this programme is an ideal way to prepare yourself for the global job and science market and for networking with international colleagues.
You will have the chance to acquire in-depth specialist knowledge in the field of solar system physics, including, for example, the formation and evolution of planetary systems, the sun and its heliosphere, planetary surfaces, and the internal structure and processes of planets as well as the atmospheres and magnetospheres of planetary bodies.
Step by step, you will become familiar with innovative work methods in research and science and practice hands-on, problem-solving techniques. With a final thesis completed over the course of eight months, students will demonstrate the ability to independently investigate a subject-specific issue by applying scientific work methods.
First year: In-depth specialisation
Transition to the second year of studies
Second year: Research phase
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Literature Research module: Systems thinking and other communication skills
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Research Internship module: Practical scientific and/or research work
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Master’s Thesis module: Completion of largely independent research projects
For detailed information about the contents of this study programme, please see the programme-specific part of the university’s examination regulations.
The Research Internship module is supervised by the institutes involved in the degree programme and prepares students for the Master's thesis.