MPhys Physics with Study in Europe / Course details

Join one of the most respected Department of Physics in the country and enjoy the flexibility, choice and challenge of our MPhys Physics with Study in Europe degree.

The course combines a comprehensive study of physics with an exciting year of study abroad in Europe, with most students heading off to universities in France, Spain, Italy or Germany.

You will get a working knowledge of a European language and a different culture, with language tuition - including some physics tutorials in the language - forming an integral part of the course.

The course will provide you with a solid foundation in classical physics and introduce you to newer ideas. Working with leading academics and accessing our incredible facilities, you will be well placed to progress along your physics journey.

• We will provide you with a solid foundation in classical physics and introduce newer ideas - and will encourage you to choose from a wide range of options, covering a diverse number of topics.
• You will undertake an exciting year of study in Europe, typically studying at a university in France, Spain, Italy or Germany.
• We will provide access to a fantastic array of facilities, and you will work with world-leading physics academics.

Study abroad

Explore living in another country by taking up a fantastic opportunity to study abroad.

Choice and flexibility

You will cover the basics of classical physics and progress to modern, diverse topics - including atomic and molecular structure, electro-magnetic radiation, lasers, stars and cosmology, and particle and nuclear physics.

Outstanding reputation

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester has an excellent international reputation, and a qualification from us can be your passport to a successful career anywhere in the world.

Course units are normally assessed formally at the end of the semester; you will also likely be marked via assignments and continual assessment.

Find out what it's like to study at Manchester by visiting the Department of Physics and Astronomy blog .

Make the most of a fantastic array of facilities that rival those of leading Departments across the world. They include the world-famous Jodrell Bank Observatory and a new £10 million extension to our Schuster Laboratory.

The University of Manchester also offers extensive library and online services , helping you get the most out of your studies.