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Postgraduate degree

Theoretical Physics MSc

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Our Theoretical Physics MSc is an intensive, research-led course. You will examine foundational topics in theoretical and mathematical physics such as general relativity and quantum field theory, before exploring advanced topics such as string theory, and supersymmetry . You will be exposed to a wide range of research techniques and have the opportunity to conduct and write up your own project.

Key benefits

  • Top 10 in the UK for Mathematics (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)
  • Opportunity to study theoretical and mathematical physics such as general relativity and quantum field theory, and advanced topics such as string theory and supersymmetry.
  • Research-led course taught by staff who are internationally recognised leaders in their field.
  • Excellent tutorial support, extensive course-specific interactive teaching and regular classroom discussions.
  • Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to research facilities
  • You will be studying innovative modules covering modern theories of physics.
  • The Department of Mathematics is a leading centre of research, with 100 percent of research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

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Employability

Many of our graduates go on to pursue PhD studies in theoretical physics at various universities in the United Kingdom and abroad. This includes students progressing with our group here at King’s, for which the MSc is particularly well tailored.

Our graduates also take up full-time employment in various industries that require good mathematical/computer knowledge. Recent employers of our graduates have included the Algerian Space Agency, FRM Capital Advisors and Lloyds Banking Group.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • PhDs at various prestigious universities including King's and Imperial
  • Actuarial Analyst, AXA
  • Data Scientist, Zeta Biopharma
  • Analyst, Barclays
  • Cyber Technology Specialist, Darktrace
  • Quantitative Analyst, Sporty Group
  • Science Teacher
  • Software Tester, Zuri Home Care Solutions
  • Data Analyst, ClearScore

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Employability

Many of our graduates go on to pursue PhD studies in theoretical physics at various universities in the United Kingdom and abroad. This includes students progressing with our group here at King’s, for which the MSc is particularly well tailored.

Our graduates also take up full-time employment in various industries that require good mathematical/computer knowledge. Recent employers of our graduates have included the Algerian Space Agency, FRM Capital Advisors and Lloyds Banking Group.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • PhDs at various prestigious universities including King's and Imperial
  • Actuarial Analyst, AXA
  • Data Scientist, Zeta Biopharma
  • Analyst, Barclays
  • Cyber Technology Specialist, Darktrace
  • Quantitative Analyst, Sporty Group
  • Science Teacher
  • Software Tester, Zuri Home Care Solutions
  • Data Analyst, ClearScore

Application closing date guidance

We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process. In addition, if you receive an offer, this programme requires all non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (with some exceptions) to have an ATAS certificate before they can enrol at King’s and this can take some time. We therefore advise applying as soon as possible to avoid any delay in obtaining this certificate.

Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline in March:

  • if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
  • if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications

Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

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