Program Overview
The Physics at Swansea University is a MPhil programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 17,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamental Atomic Physics
- Condensed Matter and Material Physics
- Analytical Laser Spectroscopy
- String theory, quantum gravity and the AdS/CFT correspondence
- Lattice gauge theories, QCD
- Supersymmetric field theory, perturbative gauge theory
- Field Theory in curved spacetime
- Physics beyond the standard model
- Theoretical cosmology (NEW)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We normally require a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree or equivalent in physics or a related field, or an appropriate Masters degree with Merit. English language requirement IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swansea University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea University(Welsh:Prifysgol Abertawe) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSwansea, Wales. It was established asUniversity College of Swanseain 1920,as the fourth college of theUniversity...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
