With a master’s degree in Astronomy you are well prepared for jobs in research, industry and the public sector, including technological, financial and consultancy companies, research institutes, governments and science communication organizations.
Most graduates holding a MSc degree in Astronomy from Leiden University find work in many different capacities, including:
1. Research: universities, observatories, research institutes
2. Industry and consultancy: ICT, R&D, telecom, high technology, aerospace
3. Finance: banking, insurance, pension funds
4. Public sector: governments, policy makers, high schools
5. Science communication: journalism, popular writing, museums
6. Typical jobs for Astronomy graduates include:
Scientific researcher (postdoc, research fellow, professor)
1. R&D engineer
2. Consultant
3. Data scientist, statistician
4. Policy advisor, public information officer (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
5. High school physics teacher
6. Scientific editor for magazines, newspapers and other media
If you want to get more deeply involved in research after graduating in Astronomy, consider pursuing a PhD at Leiden Observatory. If you have completed the Leiden master’s degree programme in Astronomy, you are directly eligible for admission to our PhD programme.