Overview

Based in a research lab, you undertake research on a project agreed with your research supervisor. On a research-focused Master's course, you take an interactive approach to learning, rather than attending traditional lectures. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field.

Reasons to study Physics at Kent

• We offer a wide range of Master’s research projects across the discipline.
• Become part of our dynamic research community and work alongside staff who produce innovative and interdisciplinary world-leading research.
• Our active research centres and groups organise high-profile, international conferences and workshops. Find out more:
  • Applied Optics Group (AOG)
  • Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS)
  • Physics of Quantum Materials Group
• Regular investment in our laboratory facilities means you can access state-of-the-art equipment and computational facilities for your research.
• Physics and Astronomy at Kent has seen an increase in its Grade Point Average (GPA) to 3.06 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. 93% of our outputs are classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (4* and 3*).

Find an MSc project and a supervisor

Choose an area that interests you from our wide range of Master’s research projects.

Once you have identified a project and a potential supervisor, please contact them directly by email to discuss the possibility of undertaking an MSc under their supervision. Please outline your interest in the research project, supply a CV including all relevant experience and details of how you will fund your study.

Apply for the course

After securing a project and a supervisor, you can proceed to make an online application for this course (click 'Apply now').