Overview

You’ll explore the fundamental physical theories which govern the behaviour of space, time and matter. From the quantum field theories that allow us to compute amplitudes in high-energy particle scattering experiments, to the geometry of black holes and other curved spacetimes, you’ll gain exposure to the key concepts of the field. Theoretical Physics with Advanced Research is offered at University of Hertfordshire .

This is just the start of your journey. Through project work and research seminars, you will explore the latest research and undertake your own scientific exploration.

Why choose this course?

Research-informed teaching and scientific exploration is the core focus of the course. Bringing you to the forefront of research in the field, this course will ensure you are fully prepared to pursue a career in research academia, or in industry applying your skills and knowledge to solve a range of business needs.

You’ll benefit from being taught by experts within the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics. Our researchers are internationally recognised for their expertise in areas of theoretical physics, including:

supergravity, strings and generalised geometry

scattering amplitudes in gauge theory

integrability in quantum field theory

quantum groups and integrable systems.

You will work side-by-side with our academics, contributing to seminars and participating in an active research culture.

Careers

Upon graduation, you’ll be well-equipped for a career in a variety of industries and stand out with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Theoretical physics graduates go on to careers in IT and technology, banking and investment management, in consultancy, and in a variety of other areas including the energy and environmental sectors, materials science, telecommunications, and engineering.

The course also provides you with the building blocks for PhD study and a research career in academia. This is an exciting time to progress onto a pathway in research and academia due to increased investment in the UK in the mathematical and physical sciences. Your skills as a theoretical physics graduate will be in high demand.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Physics

The Physics of Elementary Particles

Groups and Representations

Lagrangian Dynamics

High Energy Astrophysics

Relativity and Field Theory

General Relativity

Quantum Field Theory

Statistics and Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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You can apply up until the course starts. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If course is full we close the intake for that semester.

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

The normal entry requirements for the programme are a 2:1 or above Honours degree (or equivalent) in physics, mathematics or a closely related subject, where the degree is accredited by a professional statutory regulatory body such as the Institute of Physics (or a body of equivalent standing in a related subject or overseas).

If you wish to join the course with a 2:2, applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis, where entry may be possible based on additional information and/or an interview.

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Tuition Fees

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19800 GBP / year

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14400 GBP / year

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£19800

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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