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Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) About the course If you’re keen to study advanced physics but fascinated by data analysis and machine learning, this integrated Masters course is for you. Technological advancements in physics and data science methods allow us to respond to a wide range of problems. These include modelling disease evolution, mitigating climate change and optimising business models. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of topics in physics and data science, and acquire the skills to tackle some of the biggest data driven challenges in modern science. Options enable you to specialise in areas you find most fascinating. They include:

  • quantum mechanics
  • scientific computing
  • electrodynamics
  • data structure and algorithms.
You’ll work with a departmental research group headed by our expert physicists and data scientists. Our faculty are at the forefront of their fields. Their work includes developing next generation quantum computers, exploring dark energy and quantum effects in black holes, searching for fundamental particles at CERN, and working with NASA’s James Webb Telescope. By graduation you’ll have gained advanced skills much in demand by employers, including programming skills, data analysis and solid research skills. Career options include work in finance, data analytics, software development and research, at university or in industry. Our department is a friendly, close-knit community. Our lecturers take time to get to know you and are available to offer support. So you‘ll always find help, if you need it. MPhys or BSc? We also offer this course as a three-year BSc, or as a four-year BSc with an industrial placement year. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London. About the University of Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Modules

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F3G7
Institution code:
S90
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are an international student applying for certain science or engineering-based courses, you must apply for Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance. ATAS clearance is needed before you can register at the University. Please see additional information. http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/atas

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online.
PTE Academic59Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)80TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

Please see our English language requirements.

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £26250 Year 1
International £26250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex - UCAS