About the course

We strongly recommend that you informally approach your potential supervisor(s) with your research proposal before submitting a formal application to study. This will enable you to find out if they feel they would be able to supervise you and whether they believe your research proposal needs further refinement.

　　Being part of a collaborative research community is the ideal environment for you to flourish. We encourage our students to engage with each other, as well as our world-class academics, to promote a vibrant, supportive and friendly research atmosphere.

　　The group structure provides a very positive support mechanism, helping research students to sustain productive research, over 90 per cent submit within the EPSRC deadline period, with most publishing several scientific papers during their period of study.

　　We understand that it is vital that you are a part of a stimulating and energetic environment with your peers throughout your research degree. We also recognise that being in a position to discuss stages of your work is essential to your long-term success. To support this, we organise a series of postgraduate seminars where research students discuss their work, carry out presentations and swap ideas. We strive to ensure that you are a valued and intrinsic member of a -knit group of ambitious research students, who will cooperate and provide support to each other when necessary.

　　All postgraduate research students are allocated a second supervisor and/or mentor to guide you throughout your postgraduate degree and we deliberately create a policy of openness and approachability. You will undertake a full programme of induction and training in order to

　　provide the technical, mathematical, organisational and personal skills required for your research,

　　heighten your awareness of recent advances in physics and astronomy research, through the Colloquium Programme,

　　provide you with essential safety, and fire training,

　　introduce you to the facilities, support and monitoring services provided by Physics and Astronomy and throughout the Faculty. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: GB£36,700

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Penryn
Spring (January), 2021	Exeter
Spring (January), 2024	Penryn
Spring (January), 2024	Exeter
Summer (April), 2024	Exeter
Summer (April), 2024	Penryn
Autumn (September), 2024	Penryn
Autumn (September), 2024	Exeter
Spring (January), 2025	Penryn
Spring (January), 2025	Exeter
Summer (April), 2025	Penryn
Summer (April), 2025	Exeter
Autumn (September), 2025	Penryn
Autumn (September), 2025	Exeter
Spring (January), 2026	Penryn
Spring (January), 2026	Exeter
Summer (April), 2026	Penryn
Summer (April), 2026	Exeter

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Exeter

For all research degrees you will normally be required to have obtained or expect to obtain a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree. You will need at least a 2:1 or its equivalent in order to be considered by any of the main funding bodies. For some programmes we also consider evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience. Where an applicant has taken or is taking, more than one academic qualification that meets our entry requirements, the University reserves the right to make an offer on the most recent academic qualification. IELTS (Academic) - Overall score 6.0. No less than 6.0 in any section. TOEFL IBT* - Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Exeter. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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