MSc Physics by Research (MSc by Research)
Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham, United Kingdom · Postgraduate · Sciences
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MSc Physics by Research (MSc by Research)
MSc Physics by Research (MSc by Research)
Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham, United Kingdom
About this programme
Our MSc Physics by Research course is ideal both for graduates who would like to undertake original research without committing themselves to a three-year PhD, and for students who want to gain a research-based Masters before embarking on their PhD
Programme facts
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £26,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
- 2:2, or a Bachelor degree (Ordinary) with a Pass with 57% overall.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (14)
- Chevening Royal Holloway Scholarship (2027/28)Fully funded · Deadline 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC
- Saïd Foundation Scholarship at Royal Holloway (2027/28)Fully funded · Deadline 30 October 2026 at 17:00 UK time
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Royal Holloway Sports ScholarshipsPartial funding
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding