Degrees with purpose: Our variety of postgraduate degrees are designed and taught by enthusiastic world-leading researchers and offer a more intensive exploration of cutting-edge work to prepare you for a research-focused career.

• Explore cutting-edge topics within the research areas of the department, including Quantum Physics, Quantum Technologies, Photonics, Nanoscience, Physics of Life Sciences and Plasma Physics.
• Access state-of-the-art experimental labs, recently refurbished to support hands-on learning and discovery.
• Enjoy a supportive learning environment, with an open-door policy from lecturers and MSc coordinators who are always ready to listen and help.
• Put theory into practice through an open-ended summer research project in one of our research groups.
• Shape your own research journey, contributing to the department’s active research portfolio.
• Build versatile academic and professional skills for careers in PhD research, industrial R&D, education, and beyond.
• Looking for a more research-focused path or a flexible start date? Consider our MRes degree option.