Data Intensive Physics (MSc)

at Cardiff University

The MSc Data Intensive Physics is a two-stage (120 credits taught, 60 credits research project) Postgraduate Taught programme delivered over three terms (autumn, spring, and summer) for a total of 180 credits.
 

Autumn term (60 credits, taught)

You will undertake three core modules (50 credits total) covering core skills and one elective module of 10 credits in a physics specialism of your choice.
 

Spring term (60 credits, taught)

You will undertake two core modules (40 credits total) covering core skills and two elective modules of 10 credits each covering a physics specialism of your choice.
 

You must successfully complete the 120 credits of the taught component of the course before you will be permitted to progress to the research project component.
 

Summer term (60 credits, research project)

The summer term consists of a single 60 credit research project module of 3 months’ duration.  You will be required to produce a research dissertation and present your research to the School in order to complete this module.
 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/23 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

You will have two weeks at the beginning of the autumn term to attend any courses you are interested in so that you can finalise your choice for that term.  You will need to make your final selections for the spring term before the Christmas recess.  You will be supported in generating and negotiating a research project proposal during the spring term in order to prepare for your summer research project.

Academic requirements: 

Typically, you will need to have either: 

• a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as physics, a related physical science, mathematics, computer science, astrophysics, astronomy, engineering or an equivalent international degree 
• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification.
• or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference. This should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.
   

English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent. 
 

Other essential requirements: 

You will also need to supply two academic references.
 

Application deadline:

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. 
 

Selection process: 

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £10,200
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £23,450
Deposit-£1,000
 

Typically, an MSc degree in Data Intensive Physics will open up opportunities in the following areas:

• Theoretical, experimental and computational doctoral research;

• Numerate, technical, research, development and engineering positions in related scientific fields;

• Physics, mathematics and general science education.
   

Placements
 

There will be a flexible number of external projects each year for the summer research project module, which may be carried out in the School with external supervision, or involve some work at a collaborating institute.  The number and nature of these project will vary from year to year and will be assigned according to student choice in consultation with the external supervisor(s); some such projects may require specific optional modules to have been taken. Choosing an external project should not have any implications for your visa status if you are an international student.