MasterSciences and maths

MPhys (Hons) Physics

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A 4-year master's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

40 modules published

Across 4 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 4 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Maths and foundations all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 40 modules

Year 1 · 5 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester AB30
· Semester AB30
· Semester A30
· Semester B15
· Semester B15

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Year 2 · 14 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15

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Year 3 · 13 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester ABOptional30
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15

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Year 4 · 8 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ABCore60
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelIntegrated master · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
QualificationMaster of Physics · Abbr: MPhys⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
  • ModePart time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More society, ethics and law than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeMPhys (Hons) Physics Hertfordshire40
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science Hertfordshire35
MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics Hertfordshire39
MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science Hertfordshire28
MSc Theoretical Physics Hertfordshire12
MSc Theoretical Physics with Advanced Research Hertfordshire14
MSc Astrophysics Hertfordshire17
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More maths and foundations, less research methods

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Maths and foundations
48% here
40% typical

Less here than typical

Specialist subjects
15% here
22% typical
Research methods
3% here
6% typical

About the same as typical: data and computing, society, ethics and law, projects and labs.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

More data and computing 14% against 9% at most

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Year 3

More maths and foundations 31% against 29% at most

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Year 4

Close to similar programmes

This programme
University of Hertfordshire
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University of Hertfordshire
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
What is only here?

2 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Data and computing

1
  • Programming

Maths and foundations

1
  • Abstract Algebra
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionUK home students2026/27£1,222 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,464
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionInternational students2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,225 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,468
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
TuitionInternational students2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 10 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 1 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).

All 10, cheapest first
Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (Vysoké učení technické v Brně)2026/27≈ €3,000
This programme2027/28≈ €21,531
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
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
MSc Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €27,552
MSc Theoretical Physics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €27,552
And the whole degree?

≈ £71,880

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 29 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
ThenProgramme starts
Every date (4 dates)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Sep 2028
  • Programme starts
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    +8 more
    • Text: Meet Jordan Skilling whose Physics degree took him on an unexpected journey into the financial sector. Jordan is now a Commodities Trade Support Analyst for Morgan Stanley.⁠
    • Text: Prepare for a career in research and industry: An MPhys is particularly recommended for those interested in pursuing research in industrial, government, or academic sectors. This programme also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study, such as MSc and PhD degrees.⁠
    • Text: Study physics in greater depth and breadth: In this Physics MPhys degree you'll go beyond the BSc curriculum, exploring advanced physics concepts and developing specialist expertise.⁠
    • Text: This degree has accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP).⁠
    • Text: We use a variety of teaching methods during our physics degrees, ranging from small group tutorials, to lectures and practical classes. Our typical intake of students is around 40-50 in each year, which means that our class sizes are small enough so that your lecturers will know you by name. We place particular emphasis on transferable skills, employability and project work throughout the degree.⁠
    • Text: You will meet your personal tutor on a regular basis in small group tutorials, which are a great way of reinforcing the material that you learn in lectures. We also offer a wide variety of support throughout your degree, from you lecturers, the School’s Maths Centre and peer support from our student proctor scheme.⁠
    • Btec: DDM - Applied Science AND A level Maths grade B · Offer: 128 · A level: ABB - B in Maths, B in Physics · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageNot found
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: F304 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠
    +3 more
    • Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 29 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 22 May 2029⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeMPhys (Hons) Physics HertfordshireSimilarMPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science HertfordshireSimilarMPhys (Hons) Astrophysics Hertfordshire
Price£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,970 / year · 2027/28£17,970 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date29 Sep 202718 Sep 202729 Sep 2027

6 of 6 publish a next date.

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

46% maths and foundations · 7% data and computing

MasterInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MSc Theoretical Physics

£15,620–£22,995 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €18,716–€27,552

42% maths and foundations · 17% data and computing

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MSc Theoretical Physics with Advanced Research

£15,620–£22,995 total · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €18,716–€27,552

43% maths and foundations · 14% data and computing

MasterScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MSc Astrophysics

£15,620–£22,995 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €18,716–€27,552

53% free electives · 18% maths and foundations

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

MPhys (Hons) Physics is a master's programme in sciences and maths at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 40 modules, of which 21 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (48%), free electives (18%) and data and computing (13%).

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does MPhys (Hons) Physics cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

29 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English.

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 22 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 22 May 2029⁠
Admission · 3 with values · 1 without
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: F304 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementNot found on official pages
Prior educationText: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Text: Meet Jordan Skilling whose Physics degree took him on an unexpected journey into the financial sector. Jordan is now a Commodities Trade Support Analyst for Morgan Stanley.⁠Text: Prepare for a career in research and industry: An MPhys is particularly recommended for those interested in pursuing research in industrial, government, or academic sectors. This programme also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study, such as MSc and PhD degrees.⁠Text: Study physics in greater depth and breadth: In this Physics MPhys degree you'll go beyond the BSc curriculum, exploring advanced physics concepts and developing specialist expertise.⁠Text: This degree has accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP).⁠Text: We use a variety of teaching methods during our physics degrees, ranging from small group tutorials, to lectures and practical classes. Our typical intake of students is around 40-50 in each year, which means that our class sizes are small enough so that your lecturers will know you by name. We place particular emphasis on transferable skills, employability and project work throughout the degree.⁠Text: You will meet your personal tutor on a regular basis in small group tutorials, which are a great way of reinforcing the material that you learn in lectures. We also offer a wide variety of support throughout your degree, from you lecturers, the School’s Maths Centre and peer support from our student proctor scheme.⁠Btec: DDM - Applied Science AND A level Maths grade B · Offer: 128 · A level: ABB - B in Maths, B in Physics · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 10 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationMaster of Physics · Abbr: MPhys⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years · Full time⁠8 years · Part time⁠5 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelIntegrated master · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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