Physics postgraduate degrees

85 universities offer 385 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate physics degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Huddersfield

4 physics courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
WUSCA ranking: 70th
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What students say about physics

Based on my time here, the University of Huddersfield is an excellent choice if you're looking for a career-focused degree and a supportive learning environment. The standout feature is definitely the teaching quality, backed by the Gold TEF rating, as nearly all my lecturers were genuine experts who were passionate and approachable. The modern, compact campus is a big plus—everything is central, from the state-of-the-art library (great during exam season!) to the specialist labs, and the fact that Huddersfield itself is a really affordable student town makes a huge difference. While the local nightlife might not rival a big city like Manchester, the focus on practical skills, the strong emphasis on industry placements, and the overall sense of community made my experience highly rewarding and put me in a great position for my career.

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MSc by Research in Physics
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PhD Physics
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University of Staffordshire

1 physics courses WEST MIDLANDS
WUSCA ranking: 74th
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It is overall a good Uni with lots of well funded resources and opportunities. To improve it would need to put a greater store in supporting its ND students and taking a more student centric view of its curriculum. It currently has a do or die survival of the fittest approach rather than building a framework for success and guiding students to prosper.

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Secondary Physics PGCE
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Year 1
  • Educational And Professional Issues
  • Teaching A Knowledge Rich Curriculum
  • Teaching Practice 1 (The Emerging Teacher)
  • Teaching Practice 2 (The Established Teacher)
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Abertay University

2 physics courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 77th
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Small and supportive department where you feel valued as an individual. Passionate and motivated academics Graduate school provides a vibrant collegiate environment for working. Good tech resources, support and training

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University of Cambridge

5 physics courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 1st
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I come from Madagascar, an island located in the Southern African region in the Indian Ocean. In my country, English is the third language, with French as the second, and Malagasy as our local official language. Additionally, Madagascar is one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world. I earned my Master's degree in Theology from our national theological faculty before pursuing a second Master's level course at the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide (CCCW). I am deeply grateful and honored to have been admitted here, and I extend my thanks to the CCCW Board for this opportunity. My journey at CCCW has been marked by several meaningful experiences: Despite my background, I have never felt excluded. I am welcomed as part of the community, and my classmates are genuinely understanding and supportive. English proficiency is required for students from countries where English is not the first language. I am deeply thankful to my professors and classmates for their patience, as they recognize both my efforts and my progress in achieving academic-level English. I have never felt judged, and I am committed to improving daily. Lastly, the support, guidance, and attention from the professors have been invaluable. I truly admire their dedication and the advice they offer as they assist us throughout our studies.

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MPhil in Physics
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PhD in Physics
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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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  • 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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