Our classification by 12 module titles, weighted by module count.
A 1-year master's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.
All 12 modules
| Module | Type | UK CATS |
|---|---|---|
| · Semester A | Optional | 15 |
| · Semester B | Optional | 15 |
| · Semester A | Core | 15 |
| · Semester A | Optional | 15 |
| · Semester A | Core | 15 |
| · Semester B | Core | 15 |
| · Semester B | Core | 15 |
| · Semester A | Optional | 15 |
| · Semester AB | Core | 30 |
| · Semester C | Core | 60 |
| · Semester B | Optional | 15 |
| · Semester B | Optional | 15 |
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Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
HertfordshireShare here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
About the same as typical: research methods, maths and foundations, projects and labs.
The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.
≥ £22,995 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum
?Not published: application fee and living costs
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≥ £15,620 first year · 2027/28 · home students · our sum
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≥ £22,995 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum
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≥ £22,995 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum
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| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | UK home students | 2026/27 | £15,120 / year ≈ €18,116 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2026/27 | £17,950 / year ≈ €21,507 |
| Tuition | International students | 2026/27 | £17,950 / year ≈ €21,507 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2027/28 | £15,620 / year ≈ €18,716 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2027/28 | £22,995 / year ≈ €27,552 |
| Tuition | International students | 2027/28 | £22,995 / year ≈ €27,552 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2026/27 | £1,260 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,510 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2026/27 | £1,495 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,791 |
| Tuition | International students | 2026/27 | £1,495 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,791 |
| Tuition | EU citizens | 2027/28 | £1,440 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,725 |
| Tuition | International students | 2027/28 | £1,440 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,725 |
| Tuition | UK home students | 2027/28 | £975 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,168 |
Your passport changes the rate.
Sport Scholarship Scheme
Chancellor's International Scholarship
Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship
Among 10 similar programmes, in euros / year
Costs more than 8 of 9 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €21,531 and €25,102.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
| Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (Vysoké učení technické v Brně) | 2026/27 | ≈ €3,000 |
| MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire) | 2027/28 | ≈ €21,531 |
| MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire) | 2027/28 | ≈ €21,531 |
| MPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire) | 2027/28 | ≈ €21,531 |
| MPhys (Hons) Physics (University of Hertfordshire) | 2027/28 | ≈ €21,531 |
| MSc Molecular Biotechnology (University of Hertfordshire) | 2027/28 | ≈ €22,795 |
| Applied Aquatic Biology MSc (University of Portsmouth) | 2027/28 | ≈ €25,102 |
| Biotechnology MSc (University of Portsmouth) | 2027/28 | ≈ €25,102 |
| This programme | 2027/28 | ≈ €27,552 |
| MSc Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire) | 2027/28 | ≈ €27,552 |
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Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeMSc Theoretical Physics Hertfordshire | SimilarMSc Theoretical Physics with Advanced Research Hertfordshire | SimilarMPhys (Hons) Physics Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £22,995 / year · 2027/28 | £22,995 total · 2027/28 | £17,970 / year · 2027/28 |
| Duration | 1 year | 2 years | 4 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 27 Sep 2027 | 23 Sep 2027 | 29 Sep 2027 |
6 of 6 publish a next date.
Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom
46% maths and foundations · 17% free electives
Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom
44% maths and foundations · 26% free electives
Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom
46% maths and foundations · 7% data and computing
Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom
50% free electives · 17% maths and foundations
Checked 4 days ago.
MSc Theoretical Physics is a master's programme in sciences and maths at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 12 modules, of which 6 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (42%), data and computing (17%) and free electives (8%).
£22,995 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £15,620; EU citizens: £22,995; International students: £22,995). In euros that is ≈ €27,552.
27 Sep 2027 (Next start).
English.
1 year.
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.
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