Physics PhD 48 months PHD Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics – ranging from quantum information processing, quantum optics and cold atom physics through a programme of top-rated particle physics experiments to the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter.


You’ll be guided and supervised through your research project by experts in their fields. You’ll work in a department with a truly international character, with collaborations in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia. 


We provide PhD opportunities in each of our research groups and welcome applications from potential PhD students at any time. You can contact each group’s admissions coordinator, as well as prospective supervisors, if you have questions about a project or if you'd like to propose your own topic:


  • Astronomy Centre
  • Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (AMO)
  • Experimental Particle Physics
  • Materials Physics
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies
  • Theoretical Particle Physics

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics – ranging from quantum information processing, quantum optics and cold atom physics through a programme of top-rated particle physics experiments to the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter.


You’ll be guided and supervised through your research project by experts in their fields. You’ll work in a department with a truly international character, with collaborations in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia. 


We provide PhD opportunities in each of our research groups and welcome applications from potential PhD students at any time. You can contact each group’s admissions coordinator, as well as prospective supervisors, if you have questions about a project or if you'd like to propose your own topic:


  • Astronomy Centre
  • Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (AMO)
  • Experimental Particle Physics
  • Materials Physics
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies
  • Theoretical Particle Physics

Admission Requirements

6+
3.3+
169+
59+
80+
110+
Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in physics although we do accept applications from students who have studied in different subject areas such as mathematical physics, chemical physics or materials science. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

4 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
27,300 GBP

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