Experimental Physics

Career Options

This blend of Physics and transferable skills means that Physics graduates are highly sought after by employers not only in a wide range of traditional high-technology industries such as microelectronics, telecommunication, software engineering or medical physics, but also in an even wider range of areas where advanced numeracy is a distinct advantage: such as scientific civil service, finance or climate science. Visit the programme website for more information

Students pursuing research in astrophysics also might consider areas specifically requiring astrophysicists such as space science, or satellite and deep space communications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Instrumentation and Computer Interfacing
• Computational Physics
• Technical Skills in Experimental Physics
• Innovation and Research Commercialisation
• Statistics and Data Analysis
• Advanced Technical Course

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 120
• TOEFL iBT: 90
• PTE Academic: 63
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements:

• First-class or upper second-class (2.1) honours undergraduate degree in Physics, or equivalent.
• Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 24,289 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 10,525 AUD / year (≈ 6,500 EUR / year)

Additional Details

Continuation year (Full-Time):

• EU: 4330 EUR / Year
• Non-EU: 10000 EUR / Year

Living costs

Maynooth, Ireland

1,053-1,619 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.