Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity (M.Sc. / P.Grad.Dip.)
Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland
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Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland
Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity (M.Sc. / P.Grad.Dip.)
Postgraduate · Sciences
About this programme
The Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity is a one-year, full-time taught M.Sc. programme is run by the School of Mathematics at Trinity. The degree offers advanced education in modern High Energy Theory and Mathematical Physics. The topics include string theory, conformal field theory, general theory of relativity & cosmology, quantum field theory and lattice gauge theory. Students will have an opportunity to discuss cutting-edge research and perform their own M.Sc. dissertation work under the supervision of the School of Mathematics staff, who are world experts in the field. The aim of the programme is to give undergraduate students an excellent opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills up to a level required for doctoral level research. Graduates typically go on to PhD study both within Trinity’s School of Mathematics and at top international institutions abroad.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- €24,260 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Applicants are expected to have achieved a Second-Class Honours (2.1) in a Bachelor's degree in Theoretical Physics or Mathematics or Physics with a strong Theoretical Physics component. Applicants must also provide a personal statement detailing their interests and clearly indicate whether they wish to follow the formal or lattice pathway on their application. All applicants should provide updated academic transcripts and arrange for two references.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student Visa (Stamp 2)
- Application fee
- EUR 60
- Processing time
- 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 (4)
- Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline March each year
- Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship ProgrammeFully funded · Annual: October
- Trinity College Dublin ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by programme and faculty
- Trinity Global Excellence Postgraduate ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline 2026-06-15