Overview

Our four divisions – Nanoscience, Optics, Plasmas and the Institute of Photonics – all contribute research-based teaching expertise to the Advanced Physics course at the University of Strathclyde. You can choose taught elements relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics, including: theoretical and computational physics; quantum optics and quantum information; complexity science; physics and the life sciences; solid-state physics; plasma physics.

The knowledge you gain in the taught components is then put to use in a cutting-edge research project, which can be theoretical, computational or experimental.

The final assessment will be based on your performance in examinations, coursework, a research project and, if required, in an oral examination.

What kind of jobs do Strathclyde Physics graduates get?

To answer this question we contacted some of our Physics graduates from all courses to find out what jobs they have. They are working across the world in a number of different roles including:

Medical Physicist

Senior Engineer

Professor

Systems Engineer

Treasury Analyst

Patent Attorney

Software Engineer

Teacher

Spacecraft Project Manager

Defence Scientist

Procurement Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Training

Project

Advanced Nanoscience 1: Imaging & Microscopy

Advanced Nanoscience 2: Solid State Nanoscience

Topics in Photonics: Laser & Nonlinear Optics

Optical Design

Experimental Quantum & Atom Optics

Advanced Topics in Photonics: Ultrafast Physics & Plasmas

Photonics Materials & Devices (topics in solid state physics)

Advanced Photonics Devices

Theoretical Quantum Information

Quantum Optics, Nonlinearity & Open Quantum Systems

Advanced Topics in Complex Systems

Advanced Topics in Theoretical Physics

Advanced Topics in Electromagnetism And Plasma Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in physics (Mathematics and Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering Physics etc.) or a related subject.

Applicants from an engineering discipline need to have had sufficient exposure to fundamental physics courses in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, or need to demonstrate that they can acquire the necessary background.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28700 GBP / year

≈ 28700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11900 GBP / year

≈ 11900 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What kind of jobs do Strathclyde Physics graduates get?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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