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Discover research degrees in our department that spans a wide range of fundamental and applied areas of Physics.

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Welcome to the Department of Physics. General contact information, information for alumni, policies and initiatives on equality and diversity

Studying here

Study for undergraduate (BSc and MSci) and postgraduate (MSc, MRes or PhD) at one of the UK’s most celebrated Physics departments

Research

Get involved in world-class research in condensed matter physics, quantum technologies, particle physics, accelerator science and theoretical physics

Career Experience

Your career after studying Physics, potentially in high technology industry, academic research, finance and more. Career support and graduate destinations

Dr Andrew Casey

Lecturer in Physics

“Our cutting-edge research underpins teaching, creating an inspiring learning community for our students.”
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in the UK for Physics graduate prospects

Source: Physics subject rankings, The Complete University Guide 2024

94%

our students say their degree is intellectually stimulating

Source: National Student Survey 2023

100%

world-leading and internationally excellent research environment

Source: Research Excellence Framework 2021

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  • Astrophysics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F511

    Physics

  • Physics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F300

    Physics

  • Theoretical Physics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F340

    Physics

  • Astrophysics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F510

    Physics

  • Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F303

    Physics

  • Physics with Music

    3 years full time

    BSc F3W3

    Physics

  • Theoretical Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F321

    Physics

  • Physics with Philosophy

    3 years full time

    BSc F3V5

    Physics

  • Physics with Particle Physics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F370

    Physics

  • Physics with Particle Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F372

    Physics

  • Physics with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    F30F

    Physics

  • Mathematics and Physics

    3 years full time

    BSc GF13

    Mathematics

  • Mathematics and Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci GFC3

    Mathematics

  • MSc Physics by Research

    1 year full time

    MSc by Research

    Physics

  • Physics PhD

    4 years full time

    PhD

    Physics

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