36 monthsProgramme duration
23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Based in a research lab, you undertake research on a project agreed with your research supervisor. On a research-focused Master's course, you take an interactive approach to learning, rather than attending traditional lectures. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field.
Reasons to study Physics at Kent
- Become part of our dynamic research community and work alongside staff who produce innovative and interdisciplinary world-leading research.
- Our active research centres and groups organise high-profile, international conferences and workshops. Find out more:
- Applied Optics Group (AOG)
- Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS)
- Physics of Quantum Materials Group
- Regular investment in our laboratory facilities means you can access state-of-the-art equipment and computational facilities for your research.
- Physics and Astronomy at Kent has seen an increase in its Grade Point Average (GPA) to 3.06 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. 93% of our outputs are classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (4* and 3*).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Based in a research lab, you undertake research on a project agreed with your research supervisor. On a research-focused Master's course, you take an interactive approach to learning, rather than attending traditional lectures. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field.
Reasons to study Physics at Kent
- Become part of our dynamic research community and work alongside staff who produce innovative and interdisciplinary world-leading research.
- Our active research centres and groups organise high-profile, international conferences and workshops. Find out more:
- Applied Optics Group (AOG)
- Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS)
- Physics of Quantum Materials Group
- Regular investment in our laboratory facilities means you can access state-of-the-art equipment and computational facilities for your research.
- Physics and Astronomy at Kent has seen an increase in its Grade Point Average (GPA) to 3.06 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. 93% of our outputs are classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (4* and 3*).
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