Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 to 4 years
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting September 2026
Application deadline not specified.
Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects' deadlines.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics
Overview
About the programme
The Department has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: The National Graphene Institute, the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the department.
Work on Theoretical Physics at The University of Manchester is concentrated in four main areas: complex systems, quantum descriptions of matter and its interactions with light, nuclear physics, and particle physics.
Programme Structure
Research groups include:
- The Quantum Theory of Light and Matter group employs a broad range of numerical and theoretical methodologies spanning from first-principles calculations to quantum field theory approaches, as well as from tensor networks to analytical master equations to explore a diverse array of subjects.
- The research interests of the Nuclear Theory Group range from low-energy nuclear structure to the frontier where nuclear and particle physics overlap.
- The fundamental properties of matter are studied by the theory members of the Particle Physics Group.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90 OR PTE Academic: 58 OR IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master's degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent).
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): 56,220 AUD / year (≈ 29,900 GBP / year)
Living costs
Manchester, United Kingdom: 1,213-2,251 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theoretical Physics, including the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, ACES Scholarships, ServiceScape Scholarship, Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility, Scholarships for PhD Students, Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship, Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids, and others.
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