UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F344

Theoretical Physics

Name: Theoretical Physics
Price: 34000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Durham University

Durham, England

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4 yearsDuration

£34,000Per Year (Intl)

£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary

91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MPhys Theoretical Physics at Durham University. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course details With recent ground-breaking discoveries in astronomy, the Universe, subatomic particles and nuclear fusion there’s never been a better time to study physics. This integrated Master’s degree is the first step towards Chartered Physicist status. It will suit those looking for an accredited course that focuses on the mathematical and theoretical aspects of physics. International tuition fees are £34,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Black holes

High-temperature superconductors

Lasers

Cold-atom Bose-Einstein condensates

Biophysics and more

UCAS Code:F344

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A

To include Mathematics and Physics. Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

776 in higher level subjects, including Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches) and Physics

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£34,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£136,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£30,000	£35,000	£38,000
3 years	£29,500	£36,000	£43,500
5 years	£32,000	£44,000	£65,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary

This course

£36,000

UK average

£31,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 40% above UK average salary

This course

£44,000

UK average

£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working

30%Studying

15%Work & Study

25%Seeking Work

85%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

85%

Overall

Teaching on my course

91%

Learning opportunities

93%

Assessment and feedback

74%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

88%

Learning resources

88%

Student voice

74%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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