- Doctorate
- 36–48 months
Doctor of Philosophy - Physics
University of Kent - Canterbury · Canterbury, United Kingdom
Tuition
£23,500.00
Submit by January 1, 2027 · 118 days left · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 36–48 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,632.00
Overview
Based in a research lab, students will undertake research on a project agreed with their research supervisor. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable students to gain an in-depth understanding of the field.
Reasons to study Physics at Kent • Become part of a dynamic research community and work alongside staff who produce innovative and interdisciplinary world-leading research. • Active research centres and groups organise high-profile, international conferences and workshops like Applied Optics Group (AOG), Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS), Physics of Quantum Materials Group • Regular investment in Kent's laboratory facilities means they can access state-of-the-art equipment and computational facilities for their research. • Physics and Astronomy at Kent has seen an increase in its Grade Point Average (GPA) to 3.06 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. 93% of the University's outputs are classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (4* and 3*).
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 63 overall or above
- IELTS: 6 overall or above
- TOEFL: 80 overall or above
- Duolingo: 110 overall or above
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- £23,500.00
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,632.00
Published as University of Kent - Canterbury publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027
Applications opened December 30, 2025
May 1, 2027
Starts May 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027
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January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
not confirmed by the school
May 1, 2028
Starts May 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
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