Overview

About the programme

The Department 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. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department.

The University of Manchester Particle Physics group performs theoretical and experimental research into the fundamental constituents of matter and the interactions that govern them. The group includes over 50 academic, research, and technical staff and over 50 postgraduate research students, making it one of the largest groups in the country.

Programme Structure

Research:

Opportunities exist for prospective postgraduates to directly contribute to the world-class experimental and theoretical particle physics research conducted by our group members, including projects that span experiment and theory.
Our theoretical research spans the development of models of Beyond the Standard Model physics and their testing at existing and future experimental facilities, connections to the study of particle cosmology and the early Universe, and research into high-precision quantum chromodynamics calculations and Monte Carlo modelling.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects’ deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 111 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).

Tuition Fee

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International

28000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Bands:

UK: A - £4,786 / B - £7,000 / C - £10,000 / D - £14,500 / E - £24,500
International: A - £28,000 / B - £30,000 / C - £35,500 / D - £43,000 / E - £57,000

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.