Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 42 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5, CEFR-aligned, equivalent to the 0-120 score)
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics, Astronomy & Space Sciences
Overview
The Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham will put you in an excellent position to pursue a wide range of careers, including a future in research, academia or industry, finance and data science.
Career opportunities
With a PhD from the School of Physics and Astronomy, you'll be well-equipped to enter diverse career fields, including industry, IT, data science, finance, and consultancy.
You may wish to pursue academic careers, taking on positions such as Research Fellow, Lecturer, or Postdoctoral Researcher at universities and institutions worldwide.
The demand for physicists spans numerous sectors, reflecting the strong employability record.
Programme Structure
Research areas are:
- Astronomy and Gravitational Waves (Research Groups: Astrophysics; Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy; Sun, Stars & Exoplanets)
- Particle and Nuclear Physics (Research Groups: Particle Physics; Nuclear Physics)
- Quantum Matter and Photonics (Research Groups: Cold Atoms and UK Quantum Technology Research Hub in Sensing, Imaging and Timing (QuSIT); Metamaterials and Nanophotonics; Theoretical Physics; Experimental, Condensed Matter Physics)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5, CEFR-aligned, equivalent to the 0-120 score)
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
- 2:1 Honours degree
- It welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in physics and astronomy.
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 55,828 AUD / year (≈ 29,310 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: UK: £2,619 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding / Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics and Astronomy.
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation — University of Birmingham — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Sep 2026 — Merit-based
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship — University of Birmingham — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 24 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li — Grant: 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Women Scholarship for International Students — educations.com — Grant: 5000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 — Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Admit Lab — Grant: 10000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 — Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) — Grant: 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant: 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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