MSc Physics

Course Summary

Develop a rounded education across the breadth of physics with an in-depth research project, supported by expert academics. This exciting and innovative course will train you, as a physicist, to help improve society now and in the future. Building on your passion for physics and your strong undergraduate qualification, the course offers a range of specialisms from across the spectrum of physics, and the opportunity to develop excellent communication and transferrable skills. You will study various theoretical topics through lectures, seminars and group work activities; and in practical/experimental classes you will have hands-on access to the cutting-edge facilities available within the department. During the summer you will be based in one of our internationally recognised research laboratories where you will undertake a significant research project. You will acquire skills in independent and group working, critical thinking, project planning and professional and public communication, making you highly employable in commercial scientific industries, further academic research, computing, consultancy or teaching.

Industry will value the skills you have acquired including team-work, expertise in communication, hands-on experience and technical know-how. The course provides great foundations for a career across a range of industries and roles such as business analysts, physicists, management and financial traders. In addition, the course is a good basis to study towards PhD research.