About the course

The Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of Leicester combines world-class scientific research with an environment of excellence in Physics teaching and learning. Building on more than half a century of cutting-edge research and strong links with industry and international partners, Leicester's diverse scientific community is probing the furthest depths of our Universe, leading the robotic exploration of the worlds of our Solar System, and teaching us about the fragile climate of our home planet. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time). A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£62,475

Intake	Location
Term (January), 2024	Leicester
Term 3 (April), 2024	Leicester
May, 2024	Leicester
July, 2024	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2024	Leicester
Term 2 (January), 2025	Leicester
Term 3 (April), 2025	Leicester
July, 2025	Leicester
Term 1 (September), 2025	Leicester
Term 2 (January), 2026	Leicester
April, 2026	Leicester
July, 2026	Leicester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leicester

Applicants must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.

　　Of you're applying for a PhD and MPhil you must hold either:

　　a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours, OR

　　an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution

　　Your undergraduate qualification should normally be in a subject relevant to the subject of the PhD or MPhil you are applying for.

　　In some subject areas and for some funded studentships you must hold a Masters degree. Please refer to the relevant subject page or studentship advert to check this requirement.

　　In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must satisfy the English language entry requirements.

　　IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

　　TOEFL iBT - 80

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 Leicester. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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