Masters courses in Physics

Our masters courses focus on some of the most exciting areas of modern physics, preparing you for roles in technology, research and data science, or a PhD in physical science.

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These one-year degrees reflect Sheffield's outstanding expertise in these fast-moving subjects. They are designed to give you the research skills and scientific expertise to make new discoveries in fields where there are many mysteries left to be solved.

Open days

An open day gives you the best opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and staff about our courses.

Find out what makes us special at our next online open day on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

You may also be able to pre-book a department visit as part of a campus tour.Open days and campus tours

If you are unable to attend one of our sessions, please get in touch with us directly at postgradphysics-enquiry@shef.ac.uk to arrange a department tour outside of these dates.

Postgraduate taught

Astrophysics MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Explore the key topics at the cutting edge of modern astrophysics. You’ll get training in the practical skills used by professional astrophysicists and be able to conduct your own astronomical observations.

Postgraduate taught

Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Expand your understanding of general relativity and quantum mechanics to tackle some of the biggest ideas in science. You can work with researchers on topics that range from dark matter to quantum computing.

Postgraduate taught

Particle Physics MSc(Res)

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Examine the science behind some of the 21st century's biggest discoveries. You can work with researchers who helped detect the Higgs boson and gravitational waves, and who are searching for dark matter and leading ground-breaking neutrino experiments.

Postgraduate taught

Quantum Photonics and Nanomaterials MSc(Res)

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Understand the quantum information systems that promise to revolutionise the modern world. You'll learn the concepts behind the next generation of technology, and the lab skills that will help to make it a reality.

In partnership with the School of Journalism, Media and Communication

Postgraduate taught

Science Communication MSc

  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Learn how to communicate science to the public from world-leading experts. You’ll explore the use of different platforms and methods, to find your voice within the science communication world.

Related information

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Research Excellence Framework 2021

We have been rated 1st in the UK in terms of the quality of our research. In the latest REF, 100 per cent of research and impact from our department has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students