Study location	United Kingdom, Egham, Surrey
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 2:1 (Honours) degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5) CAE: 176 overall (with a minimum of 162)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Academic A motivation letter must be added to your application. Candidates are usually invited for interview. Those unable to attend, such as overseas students, may be interviewed by telephone.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The major element of this course is a research project which is carried out under supervision. There is also a minor taught element, with classes covering a wide range of generic research-related topics.

Major Project
An original research project in one of the research areas of the Department, carried out under supervision. Makes up 75% of total mark.

Taught modules
You will take three modules, which together make up 25% of the total mark. For a full of these please see here.

Career opportunities

Our graduates are highly employable and, in recent years, have entered many different areas, including careers in industry, information technology and finance.

This course also equips you with the subject knowledge and a solid foundation for continued studies in physics; around 50% of the graduates of this course progress onto PhD study at Royal Holloway