The Physics Department offers research-based postgraduate degree courses, at Ph.D., M.Phil and M.Sc. level, in two general areas:  Theoretical Particle Physics and Experimental Physics.

Theoretical Particle Physics:

• String theory, quantum gravity and the AdS/CFT correspondence

• Lattice gauge theories, QCD

• Phenomenology

Experimental Physics:

• Atomic, Molecular and Laser Physics (including antimatter research)

• Nanoscale Physics

• Analytical Laser Spectroscopy

The M.Sc. by Research is available in the following topics:  Antimatter Physics; Cold Atoms and Quantum Optics; Laser Physics; Lattice Gauge Theory; Nanotechnology: Quantum Fields and Strings; Theoretical Particle Physics.

Research is at the core of the Physics Department, which provides a stimulating, dynamic research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources with highly research active staff  involved at the forefront of scientific research.  The Department received the top 4* and 3* ratings in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, meaning that our research  is classed as  world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of its originality, significance and rigour.  We receive substantial funding from the research councils, and a variety of other organisations, including The Royal Society and The Leverhulme Trust.

The Department has an international flavour, with several of our research staff and postgraduate students from the EU and beyond.  An active seminar programme is followed, in which  postgraduate students participate fully.

For more information on our physics courses, please contact physics@swansea.ac.uk

More information on postgraduate study, fees etc. is available at http://www.swan.ac.uk/postgraduate/

Information for International Applicants  is available at http://www.swan.ac.uk/physics/InternationalStudents/