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A Physics PhD at University of Huddersfield is a programme of research, culminating in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words (excluding references and appendices).
Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
You are expected to work to an approved programme of study including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).

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Programme Structure

There is a wide range of topics which can be researched, including the following areas:

Artificial Electromagnetic Materials: designing and fabricating artificial materials, such as metamaterials and spatially dispersive media. To manipulate the interaction between charged particle beams and EM waves.

Medium Energy Ion Scattering: probing the atomic composition of the first few layers with our accelerator system, which is part of the UK National Ion Beam Centre

Particle Accelerators: we work in conjunction with international labs and industry to develop the next generation of accelerators for a range of applications from ion therapy and imaging, energy production and transmutation, curing leather, purifying water, and many others.

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 102 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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87

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General requirements

a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or
an upper second class honours degree (2:1 or above) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or
appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18700 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5050 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time per year:

National: £2,525
International: £8,500

Living costs for Huddersfield

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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