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Physics with Data Science - MPhys (Hons)

University of Leicester

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  • Qualification

    Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Physics with Data Science combines the study of the fundamental laws of nature, and how they apply to the real world, with innovative mathematical and computational methods to make the best use of data for science, business and government.Interested in developing both your scientific understanding and your technical skills, ready for the challenges of our data-driven society? Data Science combines mathematical and computation tools and technology to extract insight and predictions from data in science and industry. In this degree, you’ll cover a range of data science topics, alongside the fundamentals of physics and maths. As a Physics with Data Science student, you will acquire an appreciation of the scope and impact of modern physics and the use of mathematics, computing and experimentation to solve important real-world problems, and develop specialised knowledge in data science. All our Physics students study the same core of physics and maths, based on the Institute of Physics (IOP) `fundamental areas of physics’. This includes classical mechanics, waves and fields, electromagnetism, special relativity, thermodynamics, quantum and atomic physics. By choosing the Physics with Data Science degree you will study these alongside specialist data science options and take part in research projects applying modern data science techniques to novel problems in physics and applied science. The School of Physics and Astronomy hosts research groups in Earth Observation Science (EOS), Astrophysics and Planetary Science, all of whom make extensive use of sophisticated data analysis and computational modelling tools. We run data centres for international space missions (e.g. the NASA-Italy-UK Swift mission), and host one of the UK’s DiRAC high performance computing clusters (used for particle physics, astrophysics, space science and related fields). What's the difference?- Our three-year BSc degrees provide an excellent route to a very wide range of careers in industry and business- Our four-year MPhys degrees are aimed at students considering a career or further training in scientific researchTransfer between BSc and MPhys degrees is possible during your first and second years (subject to meeting the required end-of-year mark). It is also possible to transfer between different Physics degrees as long as you have taken the required number of options. Staff in the School will be available to offer help and advice.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    36th out of 117 1

    24th out of 48 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    134 60%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    35th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    72nd

    37

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    136 61%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    30th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    4th

    3

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