Physics MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

26,250 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is for you if you’re interested in atomic, molecular and optical physics, as well as experimental particle physics.


Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, including:


  • quantum information processing
  • top-rated particle physics experiments
  • the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter.


The Department is a founder member of SEPnet, the South East Physics Network of physics departments, which supports vital research, teaching and development in the South East.


Sussex graduates go on to take research degrees, or take up employment in a range of industries in roles such as:


  • business/data analysis
  • computer programming
  • software development
  • teaching
  • research and teaching technical support.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is for you if you’re interested in atomic, molecular and optical physics, as well as experimental particle physics.


Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, including:


  • quantum information processing
  • top-rated particle physics experiments
  • the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter.


The Department is a founder member of SEPnet, the South East Physics Network of physics departments, which supports vital research, teaching and development in the South East.


Sussex graduates go on to take research degrees, or take up employment in a range of industries in roles such as:


  • business/data analysis
  • computer programming
  • software development
  • teaching
  • research and teaching technical support.

Admission Requirements

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Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.


Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a physics-based subject (including mathematics and engineering degrees) with significant modern physics content including quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and nuclear physics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

01 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep

Domestic
12,550 GBP
International
26,250 GBP

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