Course summary

This programme benefits from teaching across the universities of the South East Phsyics Network (SEPnet), with a strong emphasis on research-based learning. Delivered accross two academic years with an extended project in the second year, this programme provides excellent training in higher level academic research. You will deepen your understanding of a chosen branch of contemporary physics or astrophysics, chosing a speciality from a wide variety of themes at the forefront of both fundamental and applied physics research. The programme consists of taught modules and an in-depth research project, leaving you well prepared for further doctoral-level study and research. There are two pathways in the programme: Physics and Astrophysics. This programme will: enable you to develop skills transferable to a wide range of other careers allow you to gain a deep understanding of your chosen area through the combination of advanced taught programmes and an extended research project provide excelent training in research skills enable extended contact between you and your academic porject supervisor give you the option to study at other South East Physics Network (SEPnet) universities provide 120 ECTS credits, which will allow you to enter doctoral level programmes in other EU countries. Further reasons to chose the Euromaster's MSc This programme is only available within partner universities in the South East Physics network (SEPnet). Queen Mary is the largest partner in this network, with a broad range of fundamental physics research centres. The SEPnet consortium institutions each offer programmes, which are mutually compatible. This allows you to have the possibility of transferring to a partner institution for the second year (for more information, see www.sepnet.ac.uk).