Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD by research in Physics - Astronomy in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
29,750
(c. USD39,693.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
We offer cutting-edge research topics in the field, supported by excellent facilities, top-tier supervision, and comprehensive monitoring. Our program includes relevant postgraduate lecture courses, seminars, and opportunities to participate in conferences as both attendees and presenters. Completing postgraduate studies at Durham not only earns you an advanced degree but also establishes a strong base for your professional future. You can pursue research degrees (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in any of our five departmental research areas. Select a section below for details: Advanced Instrumentation. Astronomy and Astrophysics. Quantum Light and Matter. Condensed Matter Physics. Elementary Particle Theory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university. A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful. For international applicants whose first language isn’t English, we require a UKVI/IELTS score of 7 (with no component under 6.5). Applicants who have not reached this level, can be admitted to a 6-, 10- or 20-week pre-sessional English Language course, with the course length depending on your current UKVI/IELTS score (which must be over 6.0, with no component under 5.5). TOEFL iBT: 92 (no component under 23); 176 (minimum of 169 per component) in Cambridge Scale (CPE or CAE; Pearson Academic (PTE): 62 (with no less than 56 in each Communicative Skill).
Tuition
GBP
29,750