High Performance Computing MSc

This MSc programme is designed to prepare you for a research career in academia or industry by introducing advanced ideas and techniques that are applicable across a wide range of research areas, while maintaining a strong emphasis on the underlying physics concepts.

The course focuses on the principal domains of modern mathematical and theoretical physics, including:

* elementary-particle theory, including string theory

* condensed matter theory (both quantum and soft matter)

* theoretical astrophysics

* plasma physics and the physics of continuous media (including fluid dynamics and related topics typically associated with applied mathematics in the UK system)

* the mathematical structures underlying physical theory

A key feature of this MSc is the flexibility and breadth it offers. You can tailor your studies to fit your intellectual curiosity or career goals, whether that means exploring a range of disciplines or focusing deeply on a specific area. You’re encouraged to cross boundaries between sub-fields to develop a broader understanding and a well-rounded research profile.

The MSc is a core component of the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics, which was established to mark a new era in theoretical physics research following the discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN. As a student, you will engage actively with the centre's dynamic research environment, including weekly seminars, colloquia, and workshops with leading physicists from around the world.

If you are a physics student with a strong interest in mathematically rigorous theory, or a mathematics student keen to apply advanced mathematical tools to the foundational structure of physical systems, whether in pure or applied contexts, this programme is designed for you.