Theoretical Physics, MSc by Research 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,550 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Oct, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc by Research in Theoretical Physics allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research.


Your theoretical physics research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups.


While this research programme usually finishes after a year, it can be used to progress to the second year of a PhD degree in the appropriate circumstances.


Over 80% of Swansea's research outputs from experimental and theoretical groups were judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014-2021).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc by Research in Theoretical Physics allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research.


Your theoretical physics research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups.


While this research programme usually finishes after a year, it can be used to progress to the second year of a PhD degree in the appropriate circumstances.


Over 80% of Swansea's research outputs from experimental and theoretical groups were judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014-2021).

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+
Applicants for MSc by Research must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). 

15 Oct 2025
1 Year
Jan
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
24,550 GBP

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