Physics and Astronomy

Entry requirements

Degree

• A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent

• Transcripts/degree certificate
• Two references
• CV

Months of entry

January, December, November, October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February

Course content

The School of Physics and Astronomy is a vibrant centre of research in a wide range of fields. Our research is highly rated and our research groups are internationally renowned for their work.

We are looking for smart, enthusiastic PhD UK/EU applicants to take up funded places in:

• Quantum Imaging (making images from light that has never seen the object)
• Quantum Storage (using cold atoms to store quantum images)

Anyone interested should e-mail Sonja Franke-Arnold or Miles Padgett

• Optics research group

Start dates are set by both the supervisor and the department. As such some PHD options will have fixed start dates (likely January/October) and others have a rolling intake. For more details please contact the relevant department.

Information for international students

Please see the English Language requirements if your first language is not English. Please also see the international page.

Fees and funding

We have PhD and MSc by research studentships provided by:

• UK research councils such as (STFC and EPSRC), primarily designed for UK residents.
• SUPA prize scholarships which pay all fees and living expenses, open to outstanding candidates irrespective of nationality or residency.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

EngD

MSc by research

MPhil

Further details of qualification

* Part-time study is only available at EngD level in Optics and Photonics