Study physics in the UK

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Top physics programs in the UK

What are the top physics undergraduate programs in the UK?

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What are the top physics postgraduate programs in the UK?

  • Cardiff UniversityPhysics - Integrated BSc/Mphy/Mphy (with foundation and placement)

    • 4 years / 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Bachelor's / Master's
    Subject area
    Physics
    Location
    Cardiff, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    47,450GBP

  • Durham UniversityPhysics and Astronomy MPhys - Mphy

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Physics
    Location
    Durham, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    34,500GBP

  • Imperial College LondonPhysics - MSc

    • 2 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Physics
    Location
    London, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    9,790GBP

  • University of SouthamptonPhysics: Space Science - Mphy

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Master's
    Subject area
    Physics , Astronomy
    Location
    Southampton, UK
    Next available start date
    September 2027
    Annual tuition fee
    31,000GBP

  • University of WarwickPhysics - Dual BSc/Dual Mphy (with placement)

    • 4 years
    • Full-time
    • On campus
    Degree type
    Bachelor's
    Subject area
    Physics
    Location
    Coventry, UK
    Next available start date
    October 2026
    Annual tuition fee
    9,790GBP

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