Physics with Education MSc

at University of Sussex

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
 

Autumn teaching

• Communicating Physics Education
   

Spring teaching

• Researching Physics Education
   

Spring and summer teaching

• Physics Education Research Project

Degree requirements    

Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university.
 

Subject-specific requirements
   
Your qualification should be in a physics-, mathematics- or astronomy-based subject. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but you are generally expected to have a significant mathematical or physical background, including calculus, differential equations, mechanics, electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. You should normally have some experience of teaching at a higher education institution or have an interest in this area. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
 

Please note    

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
 

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)  Standard level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).

Home students:

£11,275 per year for full-time students
 

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:

£11,275 per year for full-time students
 

International students:

£22,975 per year for full-time students

Our 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.