Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MSc Theoretical Physics at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Masters in Theoretical Physics provides an introduction to advanced topics in theoretical physics, ranging across the research frontier from quantum computing and optics, to theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, and calculations for elementary-particle physics. The constituent courses and research projects are delivered by experts in these areas, including members of the teams responsible for the discoveries and theoretical exploitations of the Higgs-boson discovery at the LHC, and of gravitational waves by the LIGO collaboration. It is suitable both for students who want a more advan... International tuition fees are £12,960 per year, home/UK fees are £4,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Theoretical Physics with at least 1 credit bearing module in Modern Physics and Dynamics and Electromagnetism and Waves and Quantum Mechanics at an average grade of pass. We may also accept degrees in Mathematics with content in Physics or Joint Physics in Mathematics or Chemistry. We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons in Theoretical Physics with substantial relevant work experience or core at 2:1 on a case by case basis We may sometime |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,960
per year
Home Student Fee
£4,500
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 — University of Glasgow
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,500 | £29,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £28,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £35,000 | £42,000 |
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