Physics MSc by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

Our MSc Physics by Research course is ideal both for graduates who would like to undertake original research without committing themselves to a three-year PhD, and for students who want to gain a research-based Masters before embarking on their PhD. The Department of Physics is known internationally for its top-class research.

Department: Physics and Astronomy | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our graduates are highly employable and, in recent years, have entered many different areas, including careers in industry, information technology and finance. This course also equips you with the subject knowledge and a solid foundation for continued studies in physics; around 50% of the graduates of this course progress onto PhD study at Royal Holloway.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. Normally, we require a UK 2:2 Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Materials, Electronics or Engineering. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered. Applicants are not required to provide a research proposal for the course due to the broad options of research projects being available. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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