Overview

About the programme

You’ll be guided and supervised through your Physics research project at the University of Sussex by experts in their fields. You’ll work in a department with a truly international character, with collaborations in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia.

Programme Structure

Research subjects include:

quantum information processing
quantum optics
cold atom physics
particle physics experiments
theoretical understanding of space, time and matter

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-23 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-06-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-29 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-10-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 117 other PhDs in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree OR an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree.
Your qualification should be in physics although we do accept applications from students who have studied in different subject areas such as mathematical physics, chemical physics or materials science. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition Fee

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International

25000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25000 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK students: fees are not yet set

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 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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