Masters (MS) in Physics in the United Kingdom
129 masters programmes in physics at 34 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 36,513 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 34,807 USD and 42,681 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad) | University of York | Master's | 44,157 USD |
| Master in Astrophysics (with Foundation Year), MPhys | University of Central Lancashire | Master's | — |
| Master in MSc Physics | University of Exeter, England | Master's | 39,448 USD |
| Master in Medical Physics MSc | University of Surrey | Master's | — |
| Master in MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in industry) | University of York | Master's | 44,157 USD |
| Master in MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad) | University of York | Master's | — |
| Master in Physics MSc | University of Surrey | Master's | — |
| Masters By Research Physics | University of Hertfordshire | Master's | — |
| Masters By Research Physics | University of Hertfordshire | Master's | — |
Universities for physics in the United Kingdom
- University of York (11)
- Queen Mary University of London (10)
- University of Birmingham, England (9)
- The University of Manchester (9)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (9)
- University of Southampton (8)
- University of Bristol (7)
- University of Exeter, England (6)
- University of Surrey (6)
- King’s College London, England (5)
Masters (MS) in Physics in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 129 physics masters programmes at 34 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in physics in the United Kingdom is 36,513 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 34,807 USD and 42,681 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (129 of 129).
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