Explore cosmology and astrophysics at an advanced level, with an emphasis on theoretical cosmology. Our focus is on theoretical and numerical cosmology in the pre-and post-recombination universe. This course is one of only two MScs in this subject area in the UK. It’s for you if you have graduated from a physics- or applied mathematics-based degree with a substantial physics component and wish to learn how to apply your knowledge to cosmology.

Explore astronomy and astrophysics at an advanced level, focusing on observational, theoretical or computational astronomy. This course is one of only three full-time, broad-based astronomy MSc courses in the UK. This course is for you if you graduated with a physics- or applied mathematics-based degree with a substantial physics component, and wish to learn how to apply your knowledge to astronomy.

Please note: this course is now closed for international applicants. It remains open for UK applicants. Data is everywhere and affects every aspect of our lives and our society – from fitness trackers to online shopping to social media. Data is used to understand human behaviour, and to inform policy, journalism and strategy. Understanding how and why data is used, and the societal and ethical implications of doing so, are at the heart of this MSc.

Please note: this course is now closed for international applicants. It remains open for UK applicants. On this MSc, you’ll learn about the theory and practice of state-of-the-art data science with applications ranging from mathematics to physics, and from biology to computer science. You’ll develop the skills to provide and use appropriate and up-to-date tools to deal with large datasets common in industrial practice and academic science.

Please note: this course is now closed for international applicants. It remains open for UK applicants. On this MSc, you’ll learn about the theory and practice of state-of-the-art data science with applications ranging from mathematics to physics, and from biology to computer science. You’ll develop the skills to provide and use appropriate and up-to-date tools to deal with large datasets common in industrial practice and academic science.

Our quantum physics research seeks to transform the way we live and work. Exploration of quantum phenomena has recently led to extraordinary applications of quantum entanglement. This course is for you if you’re interested in the wonders of quantum physics and have a desire to exploit its full potential.

This course – delivered by our expert faculty – gives you a sound footing for further studies in this field. Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, and this MSc allows you to explore modern experimental and theoretical particle physics.

This course is for you if you’re interested in atomic, molecular and optical physics, as well as experimental particle physics. Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, including: quantum information processing; top-rated particle physics experiments; the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter.