Recommendation for an online master's degree in astrophysics?

[i_am_brendan]

Next year I'm considering an online masters in astrophysics / astronomy. Any recommendations / has anyone done one? Top universities in this field?

I have a B.Sc and M.Sc in mathematics and strong background in computer science / data analytics so I want one which is technical. The options I found so far are:

Liverpool John Moores MSc Astrophysics (1year FT)
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/astrophysics-msc

Liverpool John Moors Msc Observation Astrophysics (1year FT)
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/observational-astrophysics

Swinburne MSc Astronomy (2years FT)
https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/sao/

University of Southern QLD MSc Astrophysics (2years FT)
https://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-science/astrophysics


The LPJM ones look good but are only 1year FT compared to the Australian ones... can they be as good? They all have research components.


I should add that my motivation for this study is to be eligible for casual research in the field as a research assistant... utilizing my compsci/algorithms/data analytics/statistics skills. I wouldn't go on to do PhD or specialize in this field.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Why does doing one online appeal to you?

 

[i_am_brendan]

It's my only practical option, locally, doing it around work commitments etc.