PhD Physics at University of Hull

Programme overview

The PhD in Physics and Astrophysics is offered full-time and part-time within established research groups with strong links to research centres and industry. Research is funded by bodies including the EPSRC and the Royal Society.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Physical and Digital Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, plus up to 12 months (24 months part-time) of writing-up | Intake: February, May and September 2027; January and May 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include lasers and light-matter interactions, theory of condensed matter, experimental solid-state physics, and astrophysics (E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics). Students complete a doctoral thesis alongside the PGR Development Programme.

Career pathways

Career support for professional success is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related subject. Applicants should first contact a prospective supervisor and make a formal application once a member of staff has agreed in principle to supervise the project. International applicants: an ATAS certificate is required; academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard fee per year; part-time £2,619 a year; annual increases may apply for courses longer than one year. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; part-time £10,300 a year; annual increases may apply. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPPHYSX

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