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Physics

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Study for undergraduate (BSc and MSci) and postgraduate (MSc, MRes or PhD) at one of the UK’s most celebrated Physics departments

Perfect scores from Physics and Astronomy students in NSS 2024

The National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 results have confirmed the outstanding level of satisfaction with teaching and overall experience among students in the Department of Physics at Royal Holloway.

Research degrees (Master & PhD)

Discover research degrees in our department that spans a wide range of fundamental and applied areas of Physics.

About us

Welcome to the Department of Physics. General contact information, information for alumni, policies and initiatives on equality and diversity

Studying here

Study for undergraduate (BSc and MSci) and postgraduate (MSc, MRes or PhD) at one of the UK’s most celebrated Physics departments

Research

Get involved in world-class research in condensed matter physics, quantum technologies, particle physics, accelerator science and theoretical physics

Careers

Find out about careers after studying physics, potentially in high technology industry, academic research, finance and more. There is also information in career support and graduate destinations.

Lecturer in Physics

Professor Andrew Casey

“Our cutting-edge research underpins teaching, creating an inspiring learning community for our students.”
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in the UK for Physics teaching satisfaction

Source: Physics subject rankings, The Guardian University Guide 2025

100%

our students say their degree is intellectually stimulating

Source: National Student Survey 2024

100%

world-leading and internationally excellent research environment

Source: Research Excellence Framework 2021

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  • Physics

    Theoretical Physics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F340

  • Physics

    Astrophysics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F510

  • Physics

    Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F303

  • Physics

    Physics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F300

  • Physics

    Physics with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    F30F

  • Physics

    Physics with Particle Physics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F370

  • Physics

    Physics with Integrated Foundation Year

    4 years full time

    F30F

  • Physics

    Theoretical Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F321

  • Physics

    Astrophysics BSc

    3 years full time

    BSc F511

  • Physics

    Physics with Music

    3 years full time

    BSc F3W3

  • Physics

    Physics with Particle Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci F372

  • Physics

    Physics with Philosophy

    3 years full time

    BSc F3V5

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics and Physics

    3 years full time

    BSc GF13

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics and Physics MSci

    4 years full time

    MSci GFC3

  • Physics

    MSc Physics by Research

    1 year full time

    MSc by Research

  • Physics

    Physics PhD

    4 years full time

    PhD

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    Equality and Diversity

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