Study Master of Science by Research - Physics at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Science
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Master of Science by Research - Physics

Australia

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What will I learn?

This research degree requires the completion of an original piece of research, more limited in scope and nature than the PhD. Findings are presented in a thesis that places the work in the wider context of their discipline. Reseach projects are available in all areas of the School.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

CRICOS

008973D

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$61,680.00 (US$ 40,648) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$61,680.00 (US$ 40,648) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry to this degree requires a four year Bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours (or equivalent).

If you have not fulfilled this requirement, we offer a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Physics which we structure to suit your particular circumstances. Completing this will make you eligible to undertake a research degree.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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