Overview

Key Facts:

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).

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.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 95 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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87

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5050 GBP / year

≈ 5050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year:

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

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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