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  • Degree Course Pathways

  • Aims of the Programme

    • We aim to:

      1. Teach physics of high quality within an excellent research environment;
      2. Recruit students able to benefit from a university education;
      3. Provide a Programme that enables students with a variety of educational backgrounds to pursue physics as a subject;
      4. Provide access to such variety of modules, including those from other disciplines, as to enable students to tailor their studies to their own needs and interests;
      5. Instill in our students an understanding of the working of the physical world;
      6. Encourage students to develop transferable skills that are applicable to a variety of careers;
      7. Provide a Programme that prepares students, where appropriate, for a range of professional careers in physics.
      8. Provide opportunities for students to appreciate the beauty of physics and to develop a desire for learning.

  • How Will You Learn?

    • The majority of the MSc is delivered through lectures. As a member of a small student cohort you will also have ample access to the academic staff responsible for delivering the lecture courses during their scheduled office hours.

      You will have 3 hours of lectures per module and normally four taught modules per semester. You will also be expected to undertake a large amount of personal study, reading widely around your subject. 

      Additional support is provided by your allocated academic adviser and the supervisor for your research project.

  • How Will You Be Assessed?

    • The majority of taught modules are assessed by a final examination (typically 90% of the final mark) and by coursework (typically 10% of the final mark), although individual module mark schemes may vary from this.

      The compulsory MSc Physics project is assessed by the final written report and performance during the project.

      Dissertation: 
      You will also be assessed on a research project (as above).

  • How is the Programme Structured?

    • The MSc in Physics is available to study full-time over one year.

      The programme consists of eight taught and examined modules during the first two semesters and a substantial research project undertaken in the second and third semesters within the relevant research group.

      Students will take 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit research project.

      You will also be able to take modules from University College London, King's College London or Royal Holloway University of London, as per the list of approved modules.

  • What Are the Entry Requirements?

    • Applicants should have at least an upper second class BSc degree or an equivalent recognised degree from a foreign university in Physics or closely related discipline.


  • Scholarships and Fees

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