Course Overview
The MSc (Res) Experimental Physics at Swansea University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Start dates: MSc by Research - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. The MSc by Research in Experimental Physics allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. Your experimental physics research project will be shaped by participation in activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. While this research programme usually finishes after a year, it can be used to progress to the second year of a PhD degree in the appro... International tuition fees are £25,800 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
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🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,800
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £32,000 | £38,500 |
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