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Our Theoretical Physics MSc is an intensive, research-led course in which you will examine foundational topics in theoretical and mathematical physics such as general relativity and quantum field theory, before exploring advanced topics such as string theory, supersymmetry and the AdS/CFT correspondence. You will be exposed to a wide range of research techniques and have the opportunity to conduct and write up your own project.
Many of our graduates go on to start PhD studies in theoretical physics at various universities in the United Kingdom and abroad including Imperial, UCL, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cologne and Mons.
Students also like to stay at King's for their PhD, and we normally offer a fully funded positions to between 1-3 students per year.
Our course also gives you many transferable mathematical and computational skills to work successfully in industry. Our graduates have gone on to work at top global organisations including Algerian Space Agency, FRM Capital Advisors, Barclays, Lloyds, social media and cyber security companies. Another popular career route is teaching STEM in schools.
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
Many of our graduates go on to start PhD studies in theoretical physics at various universities in the United Kingdom and abroad including Imperial, UCL, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cologne and Mons.
Students also like to stay at King's for their PhD, and we normally offer a fully funded positions to between 1-3 students per year.
Our course also gives you many transferable mathematical and computational skills to work successfully in industry. Our graduates have gone on to work at top global organisations including Algerian Space Agency, FRM Capital Advisors, Barclays, Lloyds, social media and cyber security companies. Another popular career route is teaching STEM in schools.
Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
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