Overview

Mathematics (Theoretical Physics) from University of Cambridge excellent preparation for mathematical research and it is also a valuable course in mathematics and its applications for those who want further training before taking posts in industry, teaching, or research establishments.

Key facts

Students admitted from outside Cambridge to the Part III are admitted to the Master of Advanced Study (MASt). Cambridge students continuing from the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos for a fourth-year are admitted to the Master of Mathematics (MMath). The requirements and course structure for MASt and the MMath are the same.
There are around 280 Part III (MASt and MMath) students each year; almost all are in their fourth or fifth year of university studies. Each year the Faculty offers up to 80 lecture courses in Part III, covering an extensive range of pure mathematics, probability, statistics, applied mathematics and theoretical physics. They are designed to cover those advanced parts of the subjects that are not normally covered in a first-degree course, but which are an indispensable preliminary to independent study and research. Students have a wide choice of the combination of courses they take, though naturally, they tend to select groups of cognate courses. Examples classes and associated marking of (unassessed) example sheets are provided as complementary support to lectures.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algebra
Quantum Computation, Information and Foundations
Particle Physics and Quantum Fields
Relativity and Cosmology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics View 150 other Masters in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK First class Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
The minimum requirement is a first-class honours degree or equivalent in mathematics, physics, statistics or another subject with significant advanced mathematical content.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to refer to the Faculty of Mathematics web pages for further guidance, including  Is Part III the right course for you? and  How to prepare for Part III. These pages provide details of the level of mathematics expected from students joining the course.

Tuition Fees

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27333 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13842 GBP / year

≈ 13842 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Cambridge

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