Physics 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.

All year

• Project (MSc Physics)

Options

Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.

While it’s our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can’t be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
 

• Autumn teaching
• Atom Light Interactions
• Computational Chemistry
• Cosmology
• Data Analysis Techniques
• Further Quantum Mechanics
• Galactic Astrophysics
• General Relativity
• Programming in C++
• Programming through Python
• Quantum Field Theory 1
• Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
• Symmetry in Particle Physics
• Spring teaching
• Advanced Condensed State Physics
• Advanced Cosmology
• Astrophysical Processes
• Beyond the Standard Model
• Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits
• Frontiers in Particle Physics
• Introduction to Nano-materials and Nano-characterisation
• Lasers and Photonics
• Monte Carlo Simulations
• Particle Physics
• Particle Physics Detector Technology
• Practical Quantum Technologies
• Quantum Field Theory 2
• Stellar and Planetary Physics

Degree requirements    
You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements    
Your qualification should be in a physics-based subject (including mathematics and engineering degrees) with significant modern physics content including quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and nuclear physics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 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

If you study part time over two years, you’ll be charged 50% of the equivalent full-time fee in each year of study. Your second-year fee – if you continue your studies without a break – will be subject to a 3% increase (subject to rounding).

Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.

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.