Particle Physics (Taught)

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 – delivered by our expert faculty – gives you a sound footing for further studies in this field.

Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, and this MSc allows you to explore modern experimental and theoretical particle physics. You can choose to take an experimental or theoretical focus, through subjects such as:

• the theoretical understanding of space, time and matter

• analysing the results of world-leading particle physics experiments

• data-intensive science and machine learning.

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.