Taught Masters degrees in physics

Strengthen your understanding of the fundamental forces of nature and carry out complex research that challenges issues we face in our society.

Why study physics at York?

At York, we're at the forefront of pioneering global research and technological advancement that has real-world impact. In collaboration with national and international partners, we investigate key areas, from fundamental particle research to designing next-generation fusion reactors.

Our well-established industrial links enable us to translate our research into solutions for societal challenges and maximise the impact of our work. With these links, we continuously engage in knowledge exchange and have seen many innovative products brought to fruition.

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Visiting students

If you're studying at a university outside the UK, you may be able to spend up to a year in York as a visiting student.

Cutting-edge techniques and facilities

Access to state-of-the-art data analysis techniques and equipment, in purpose-built teaching, research and laboratory spaces.

Committed to equality

We are proud to hold an Athena Swan Bronze award in recognition of the work we do to support gender equality.

Our Physics research is ranked 13th in the UK.

According to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results. And our research environment - the support we give to our researchers - is ranked 5th.

The Physics facilities are brilliant – from exploring the speed of light to using telescopes on the Astrocampus, the equipment and software that you get to use are incredibly sophisticated.

Abbie, Physics student

Our facilities

You'll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including a range of specialist laboratories, as well as the York Plasma Institute, Nanocentre and Astrocampus.

Scholarships and funding

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Careers

We provide bespoke careers sessions throughout the year to help you maximise your full potential in whatever career you choose.

Many of our students are offered PhD positions following their MSc. They go on to doctoral studies at York, Oxford, Imperial, Strathclyde, Durham and Liverpool, among others. Other students go straight into industry, both within fusion, and in a wide array of areas outside of fusion.

Our graduates

Recent graduates have gone on to work with industry leaders such as Seagate, JEOL, Toyota, Intel, AWE and Smith & Nephew. Through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, we have worked with SMEs such as Kromek and MM Microwave. Our reputation in research has led to collaborations with major facilities including Diamond Light Source, CERN, FAIR facility and RIKEN.

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