The University of Essex research activity and supervision for MPhil Applied Physics is concentrated in the following principal research areas: optical and semiconductor devices, semiconductors: theory and experiment, photonics, design and construction of ultrafast systems for Terahertz studies and THz spectroscopy of molecules. Their cross-disciplinary projects draw on the expertise of electronic engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, physicists and psychologists.
Essex is one of the largest and best resourced schools in the UK. Their work is supported by extensive networked computer facilities and software aids, together with a wide range of test and instrumentation equipment.
Essex's research covers a range of topics, from semiconductor device physics, the theory of computation and the philosophy of computer science, computational intelligence and computer games, to artificial intelligence and robotics, with most of the research groups based around laboratories offering world-class facilities. Their impressive external research funding stands at multi-million pounds per year, and we participate in a number of EU initiatives and undertake projects under contract to many outside bodies, including government and industrial organizations.
Studying for the MPhil involves person-to-person interaction with the student's supervisor, who will guide them in developing their chosen research topic, refining research skills, and advising them in capitalizing on the technical knowledge students already have from their taught degree.
Studying within the School provides both the recent graduate and the practising engineer with an opportunity to gain new skills or enhance existing ones. Essex's graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia. Some of the companies and organizations where former graduates are now employed include: Alcatel Submarine, BT Group, QinetiQ, Dolby Laboratories, Fujitsu, Royal Air Forces, and within our University and Imperial College, London.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Duration | 36 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 18750 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 76 |
| PTE | 60 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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