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Physics at University of Sussex - UCAS

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Course summary

Top 20 in the UK for Physics (Guardian University Guide 2025) 7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) This course is for you if you’re interested in atomic, molecular and optical physics, as well as experimental particle physics. Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, including:

  • quantum information processing
  • top-rated particle physics experiments
  • the understanding of space, time and matter.
The Department is a founder member of SEPnet, the South East Physics Network of physics departments, which supports vital research, teaching and development in the South East. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Entry requirements

You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in a physics-based subject (including mathematics and engineering degrees) with significant modern physics content including quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and nuclear physics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. For more information about our entry requirements and English language requirements, please visit our website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

Physics at University of Sussex - UCAS