Queen Mary University of London
Theoretical Physics MSc
Queen Mary University of London

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Do you want to contribute to an area of cutting-edge research in an awe-inspiring subject? Do you want to delve deeper into advanced topics in physics or astronomy? Develop valuable new knowledge and skills? Prepare for a research career, or embark on a completely new path? Whatever your motivation, a postgraduate degree from the School of Physics and Astronomy can help you achieve your ambitions.

The MSc Physics: Theoretical Physics programme is one of three different pathways to an MSc in physics that also includes Particle Physics and Condensed Matter Physics. The School of Physics and Astronomy also offers an MSc in Astrophysics and a PGCert in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Theoretical Physics, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

#26
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Queen Mary University of London
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 35 different rankings

Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.

Natural Sciences

    • #32 
    • #42 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #201 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #210 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

See all 35 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London

About Queen Mary University of London

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

Total number of students enrolled at Queen Mary University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Theoretical Physics”: 495 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

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FAQ about Theoretical Physics MSc Queen Mary University of London

  • Theoretical Physics MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen Mary University of London.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Theoretical Physics students in the UK.