Physics postgraduate degrees in Edinburgh

3 universities offer 12 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate physics degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Heriot-Watt University

1 physics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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WUSCA ranking: 33th
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What students say about physics

One of the best aspects of the campus is the overall campus location and how everything is evenly placed. Also, the facilities, such as the library and Canvas, are of great support for a healthy studying environment. However, some places for improvement could be a big relief for students. 1) An on-campus A big cafeteria, like a mess kitchen, would be a great addition where students can easily find multiple meals for lunch and dinner, which could be affordable and with a great variety in the menu. 2) A shop or a small supermarket where groceries can be easily accessible so that students living on campus don't have to go through the hassle of going to the city centre for basic things.

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The University of Edinburgh

9 physics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Physics and Astronomy MScR
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Modules
Year 1
  • Acoustics (MUSI11047)
  • Acoustics and Music Technology: Final Project (MUSI11035)
  • Physics-based Modelling of Musical Instruments (MUSI11048)
  • Postgraduate Musical Applications of Fourier Theory and Digital Signal Processing (MUSI11034)
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Edinburgh Napier University

2 physics courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 20th
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The school has a good ambience, with well equipped facilities, however it will be better if there's a mutual and friendly relationship amidst students especially from different backgrounds and countries.

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Year 1
  • Contexts of Learning (TED11100)
  • Learning & Teaching 1 (TED11102)
  • Learning & Teaching 2 (TED11103)
  • Professional Enquiry (TED11101)
  • School Experience (TED10100)
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MSc Automation and Control
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Year 1
  • Automation and Robotics(MEC11107)
  • Control Engineering(MEC11101)
  • Instrumentation Systems(ELE11114)
  • MSc Project(ENG11100)
  • Mechatronic Systems(MEC11114)
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