MSc by Research Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Year of entry: 2027.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Physics & Astronomy | Duration: 1 Year FT or PT equivalent | Study mode: full-time / part-time (master's by research) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK.We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. TheDepartment has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute.

Career pathways

A research degree in physics is highly regarded by employers as evidence of a thorough training in numerate problem-solving and opens a wide range of possible career choices. In addition to continuing physics research in industry, an MSc provides the entry level training to undertake a PhD in physics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this MSc by Research is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the MSc by Research (or international equivalent). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). MSc by Research (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). MSc by Research (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 Year FT or PT equivalent

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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