Course summary

Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning. Studying Theoretical Physics, you will learn how to understand and predict phenomena in the physical world, based on a conceptual and mathematical understanding of the laws of the universe. Your first year will follow the structure of the MSci Physics course, after which there will be a greater focus on developing your theoretical methods. MSci courses allow you to study advanced research-led material in your final year, developing originality in your application of knowledge and development of advanced techniques to solve problems. Join our friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. We support you to develop a broad range of experimental, theoretical and analytical skills, as well as to develop your understanding of how to apply your skills more widely. These are vital for a career in research or industry. Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills. Think Big bursaries (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/scholarships/think-big-undergraduate/) of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area. Accreditations Our Theoretical Physics MSci is accredited by IOP (https://www.iop.org/education/support-work-higher-education/degree-accreditation-recognition).