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Physics and Philosophy (MPhysPhil)
Wellington Square, Oxford, GB, Oxford, United Kingdom
# 3QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgram duration
44,880 GBPTuition Fee/year
Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more each discipline lies in part in the other. The Oxford research group in Philosophy of Physics is extremely active, with interests in classical space–time theories, foundations of classical statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory and quantum gravity. The fourth-year MPhysPhil option courses bring students to the threshold of current research, and can lead to subject specialism. An accepted student can also complete in three years with a BA. Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more each discipline lies in part in the other. The Oxford research group in Philosophy of Physics is extremely active, with interests in classical space–time theories, foundations of classical statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory and quantum gravity. The fourth-year MPhysPhil option courses bring students to the threshold of current research, and can lead to subject specialism. An accepted student can also complete in three years with a BA. Read less
Admission Requirements
All candidates must also take the Physics Aptitude Test (PAT) as as part of their application.
Tuition Fee and Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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QS subject rankings
Subject: Physics and Astronomy
Ranking criteria
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Oxford offers 48 undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, from the traditional sciences through to humanities, law, languages, and fine art. Students can also study joint honors programs such as Philosophy and Theology, and Archaeology and...
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Oxford offers 48 undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, from the traditional sciences through to humanities, law, languages, and fine art. Students can also study joint honors programs such as Philosophy and Theology, and Archaeology and Anthropology.
Undergraduate degrees are usually three years in length and are taught inside the individual college to which students apply. Undergraduate study at Oxford is centered on the weekly tutorial, which is supported by classes, lectures, and laboratory work carried out in university faculties and departments.
The admissions rate for Oxford is 21 percent, which seems high in comparison to Ivy League universities but is a reflection of the English system. The application period runs during the autumn for the following academic year. Applicants register to take a test, and prospective students might have to send in written work alongside the standard completed UCAS form. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to interview, and will know whether they have been successful by the end of the calendar year.
Unlike the University of Cambridge, Oxford does not operate a pooling system for candidates invited to interview. Instead, it’s common for applicants to be asked to stay multiple days in the city (accommodation is provided) and, if there are no places available at their first-choice college, they may also be invited for interviews at other colleges which have less competition for places.
Around 17 percent of applicants are international citizens, and there are no quotas for international students (with the exception of the medicine program). The application process is broadly the same for international students, with Oxford accepting school-leaving qualifications from many different countries. There are, however, additional elements to the application such as English language requirements.
Tuition fees are currently set at the annual UK maximum of £9,250, with loans available from the UK government for the full amount. Loans are also available to cover living costs during the full three years of study. Students from outside the EU are charged a significantly higher tuition fee, of up to £24,000 a year, and an additional £7,570 a year college fee. This does not include accommodation or board.
Terms at Oxford are actually shorter than at other UK higher education institutions, and their total duration amounts to less than half of the year. However, undergraduates are also expected to do some academic work during the three holidays, known as the Christmas, Easter, and Long Vacations.
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Arts and Humanities (28)
Archaeology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
Classics
Classics and English (with Beginners' Latin or Greek)
Classics and English - 36 months
Classics and Modern Languages
Classics and Oriental Studies
English Language and Literature
English and Modern Languages
European and Middle Eastern Languages
Fine Art
History
History (Ancient and Modern)
History and Economics
History and English
History and Modern Languages
History and Politics
History of Art
Modern Languages
Modern Languages and Linguistics
Music
Oriental Studies - 36 months
Philosophy and Modern Languages
Philosophy and Theology
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Religion and Oriental Studies
Theology and Religion
Business and Management (1)
Economics and Management
Engineering and Technology (4)
Computer Science
Computer Science and Philosophy (MCompSciPhil)
Computer Science and Philosophy - 36 months
Engineering Science
Life Sciences and Medicine (11)
BM BCh (Graduate Entry) Medicine
Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) (MBiochem)
Biology (MBiol)
Biology - 36 months
Biomedical Sciences
Human Sciences
Medicine (BM BCh)
Medicine (graduate-entry/ accelerated) (BM BCh)
Medicine - 36 months
Psychology (Experimental)
Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
Natural Sciences (15)
Chemistry (MChem)
Earth Sciences (Geology) (MEarthSci)
Earth Sciences (Geology) - 36 months
Geography
Materials Science
Mathematics (MMath)
Mathematics - 36 months
Mathematics and Computer Science (MMathCompSci)
Mathematics and Computer Science - 36 months
Mathematics and Philosophy
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics (BA)
Physics (MPhys) - 48 months
Physics and Philosophy (MPhysPhil)
Physics and Philosophy - 36 months
Social Sciences and Management (1)
Law (Jurisprudence)
Oxford has a reputation for world-leading research, teaching and resources, all within the confines of a uniquely beautiful city. Graduate programs at Oxford are shorter than in many countries, typically lasting only one year for a master’s degree, something...
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Oxford has a reputation for world-leading research, teaching and resources, all within the confines of a uniquely beautiful city. Graduate programs at Oxford are shorter than in many countries, typically lasting only one year for a master’s degree, something which is designed to facilitate swift career progression.
Students belong to an academic department or faculty that provides teaching, supervision and numerous resources to support studies and are assigned an academic supervisor who provides guidance and advice throughout the program. There are taught programs that usually lead towards a master’s qualification, where students study a range of core and optional courses, supported by lectures and seminars. Research degrees at the master's and doctoral level are conferred in all subjects studied at graduate level at the university.
There were over 20,000 graduate applications last year, so getting your application right is absolutely crucial. Candidates must choose their subject carefully and check to see if they have the correct qualifications before submitting an application.
To apply, applicants must complete Oxford’s graduate application form, pay a £75 application fee and upload the following supporting documents: a statement of purpose and research proposal (if applicable), an official transcript of a bachelor’s degree, academic references, and in many cases a portfolio and written work.
International students whose first language is not English will also need to submit an English language test score certificate to prove either standard or higher (depending on the course) level of English proficiency.
The cost of studying at Oxford as a graduate varies depending on the program. In the humanities, this could range from £4,260 (US$5,962) a year for a three-year DPhil (PhD) in music, to £16,230 (US$22,714) for an MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies.
Most graduate courses fall within this range of costs. There are a few exceptions however, with the most expensive programs, including business administration, costing up to £77,390 (US$108,307). Likely living costs can be anything up to a further £18,655 (US$26,108) a year on top of the course fees.
Financial aid for graduate students is diffuse in its nature. Some colleges offer their own scholarships, and there are a number of external scholarships available, where organizations offer anything from £1,000 (US$1,400) to the entire cost of tuition.
For British students, the UK government offers a loans scheme for master’s courses, and there are hundreds of charities that make awards to current and prospective graduate students.
Read LessArts and Humanities (72)
BPhil in Philosophy
MPhil in Archaeology
MPhil in Buddhist Studies
MPhil in Classical Archaeology
MPhil in Classical Indian Religion
MPhil in Cuneiform Studies
MPhil in Eastern Christian Studies
MPhil in Economic and Social History
MPhil in Egyptology
MPhil in English Studies (Medieval Period)
MPhil in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature
MPhil in Greek and/or Roman History
MPhil in History
MPhil in History of Science, Medicine and Technology
MPhil in Islamic Art and Archaeology
MPhil in Islamic Studies and History
MPhil in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period
MPhil in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World
MPhil in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
MPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
MPhil in Modern Languages
MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies
MPhil in Music (Composition)
MPhil in Music (Musicology)
MPhil in Music (Performance)
MPhil in Philosophical Theology
MPhil in Russian and East European Studies
MPhil in Slavonic Studies
MPhil in Theology
MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition
MSc in Archaeological Science
MSc in Archaeology
MSc in History of Science, Medicine and Technology
MSc in Modern Middle Eastern Studies
MSt in Ancient Philosophy
MSt in Archaeology
MSt in Bible Interpretation
MSt in Classical Archaeology
MSt in Classical Armenian Studies
MSt in Classical Hebrew Studies
MSt in Comparative Literature and Critical Translation
MSt in English (1550-1700)
MSt in English (1700-1830)
MSt in English (1830-1914)
MSt in English (1900-Present)
MSt in English (650-1550)
MSt in English and American Studies
MSt in Global and Imperial History
MSt in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature
MSt in Greek and/or Roman History
MSt in History - 9 months
MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture
MSt in Islamic Art and Archaeology
MSt in Islamic Studies and History
MSt in Jewish Studies
MSt in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period
MSt in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies
MSt in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
MSt in Medieval Studies
MSt in Modern Languages
MSt in Music (Composition)
MSt in Music (Musicology)
MSt in Music (Performance)
MSt in Philosophical Theology
MSt in Philosophy of Physics
MSt in Slavonic Studies
MSt in Study of Religions
MSt in Theology
MSt in World Literatures in English
MSt in Yiddish Studies
MTh in Applied Theology
Master of Fine Art (MFA) - 9 months
Business and Management (4)
MPhil in Economics
MSc in Economic and Social History
MSc in Economics for Development
MSc in Financial Economics
Engineering and Technology (7)
MSc + DPhil in Social Data Science - 36 months
MSc by Research in Engineering Science
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Energy Systems - 12 months
MSc in Social Data Science
MSc in Social Science of the Internet + DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences
MSc in Social Science of the Internet - 10 months
Life Sciences and Medicine (22)
MSc by Research in Biochemistry
MSc by Research in Clinical Neurosciences - 12 months
MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology- 12 months
MSc by Research in Molecular and Cellular Medicine
MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences
MSc by Research in Oncology
MSc by Research in Pharmacology
MSc by Research in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
MSc by Research in Psychiatry
MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences
MSc by Research in Women's and Reproductive Health
MSc in Clinical Embryology
MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience
MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology
MSc in Integrated Immunology
MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine
MSc in Neuroscience
MSc in Pharmacology
MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine
MSc in Psychological Research
MSc in Radiation Biology
MSc in Translational Health Sciences
Natural Sciences (20)
MPhil in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
MPhil in Environmental Change and Management
MPhil in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
MPhil in Water Science, Policy and Management
MSc by Research in Chemical Biology
MSc by Research in Inorganic Chemistry
MSc by Research in Materials
MSc by Research in Mathematics
MSc by Research in Organic Chemistry
MSc by Research in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management
MSc in Environmental Change and Management
MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing
MSc in Mathematical Sciences
MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance
MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance
MSc in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management
Social Sciences and Management (56)
Bachelor of Civil Law
MPhil in Comparative Social Policy
MPhil in Development Studies
MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
MPhil in International Relations
MPhil in Japanese Studies
MPhil in Latin American Studies
MPhil in Law
MPhil in Medical Anthropology
MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies
MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies
MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government)
MPhil in Politics (European Politics and Society)
MPhil in Politics (Political Theory)
MPhil in Social Anthropology
MPhil in Socio-Legal Research
MPhil in Sociology and Demography
MPhil in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies
MPhil in Traditional East Asia
MPhil in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
MSc by Research in Statistics
MSc in African Studies
MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology
MSc in Comparative Social Policy
MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies
MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice - 9 months
MSc in Education (Child Development and Education)
MSc in Education (Comparative and International Education)
MSc in Education (Higher Education)
MSc in Education (Research Design and Methodology) - 12 months
MSc in Educational Assessment
MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation
MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy
MSc in Japanese Studies
MSc in Latin American Studies
MSc in Law and Finance
MSc in Medical Anthropology
MSc in Migration Studies
MSc in Modern South Asian Studies
MSc in Political Theory Research
MSc in Politics Research
MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
MSc in Russian and East European Studies
MSc in Social Anthropology
MSc in Sociology - 12 months
MSc in Statistical Science
MSc in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology
MSt in Diplomatic Studies
MSt in Film Aesthetics
MSt in Korean Studies
MSt in Oriental Studies
MSt in Syriac Studies
MSt in Traditional China
MSt in Women's Studies
Magister Juris
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Others (2)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Oxford 1+1 MBA
Arts and Humanities (15)
DPhil in Ancient History - 36 months
DPhil in Archaeological Science
DPhil in Archaeology - 36 months
DPhil in Classical Archaeology
DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature - 36 months
DPhil in English - 36 months
DPhil in Fine Art - 36 months
DPhil in History (History of Science and Medicine & Economic and Social History) -36 months
DPhil in History - 36 months
DPhil in History of Art - 36 months
DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics - 36 months
DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages- 36 months
DPhil in Music - 36 months
DPhil in Philosophy
DPhil in Theology and Religion
Business and Management (2)
DPhil in Economics
DPhil in Management
Engineering and Technology (3)
DPhil in Computer Science
DPhil in Engineering Science - 36 months
DPhil in Social Data Science - 36 months
Life Sciences and Medicine (29)
DPhil in Biochemistry
DPhil in Biochemistry (Skaggs-Oxford Programme)
DPhil in Biomedical Sciences: NIH-OU
DPhil in Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
DPhil in Cardiovascular Science
DPhil in Cellular Structural Biology
DPhil in Clinical Medicine - 36 months
DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences - 36 months
DPhil in Experimental Psychology - 36 months
DPhil in Genomic Medicine and Statistics
DPhil in Ion Channels and Membrane Transport in Health and Disease (OXION)
DPhil in Medical Sciences
DPhil in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease
DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Medicine
DPhil in Musculoskeletal Sciences
DPhil in Oncology
DPhil in Paediatrics
DPhil in Pharmacology
DPhil in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics
DPhil in Plant Sciences
DPhil in Population Health - 36 months
DPhil in Primary Health Care - 36 months
DPhil in Psychiatry - 36 months
DPhil in Radiation Oncology (1+3)
DPhil in Surgical Sciences
DPhil in Women's and Reproductive Health
DPhil in Zoology
Interdisciplinary Bioscience (BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership)
Synthesis for Biology and Medicine (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)
Natural Sciences (15)
DPhil in Astrophysics
DPhil in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics
DPhil in Atomic and Laser Physics
DPhil in Chemical Biology
DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics
DPhil in Earth Sciences
DPhil in Geography and the Environment
DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry
DPhil in Materials
DPhil in Mathematics
DPhil in Organic Chemistry
DPhil in Particle Physics
DPhil in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
DPhil in Theoretical Physics
Environmental Research (NERC Doctoral Training Partnership) (DPhil)
Social Sciences and Management (16)
DPhil in Anthropology
DPhil in Area Studies
DPhil in Criminology - 36 months
DPhil in Education - 36 months
DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences - 36 months
DPhil in International Development - 36 months
DPhil in International Relations - 36 months
DPhil in Law - 36 months
DPhil in Migration Studies
DPhil in Oriental Studies
DPhil in Politics - 36 months
DPhil in Public Policy - 36 months
DPhil in Social Policy - 36 months
DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies - 36 months
DPhil in Sociology - 36 months
DPhil in Statistics