Physics, astrophysics and mathematics
Study in our Spectra building, home to the School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, with access to specialist laboratories, workshops, flexible learning spaces and dedicated Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) facilities. You'll also have access to the University's Bayfordbury Observatory, one of the UK's best-equipped teaching observatories.
Our postgraduate courses offer the flexibility to tailor your studies through specialist modules, allowing you to focus on the areas that best match your interests and career ambitions.
As a member of the South East Physics Network (SEPnet), the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics provides opportunities to build professional networks, collaborate with researchers and access career development across the sector.
Why choose Herts
Postgraduate study in physics, astrophysics and mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire will deepen your knowledge and prepare you for the next stage of your career or research. Learn from experienced researchers, benefit from specialist facilities including Bayfordbury Observatory, and become part of a collaborative research community.
Herts postgraduate alumni have gone on to work in international observatories, research institutions, engineering and financial industries and teaching.
Guardian Top 40 University
We’ve ranked 37th for teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate success in the Guardian University Guide 2027.
2nd in the East of England
(after Cambridge) for physics and astronomy (Complete University Guide, 2024).
7th in the UK
for overall postgraduate student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Survey, 2026).
Outstanding postgraduate employability
96% of postgraduates in work/study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2026).*
Explore our courses
The PhD is the internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an...
The PhD is the internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an...
Centre for Astrophysics Research (CAR) The Centre for Astrophysics Research carries out research on a broad range of key science questions in astronomy. Information on how to apply, studentships and...
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent...
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent...
A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent...
Theoretical physics addresses foundational questions: What is our universe made of? And how does it work? Throughout this course, you'll be exposed to the elegant and unifying mathematical ideas that...
The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study: MSc Astrophysics MSc Astrophysics with Placement Year MSc Astrophysics Advanced Research You'll develop a thorough grounding in...
Theoretical physics addresses foundational questions: What is our universe made of? And how does it work? Throughout this course, you'll be exposed to the elegant and unifying mathematical ideas that...
The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study: MSc Data Science MSc Data Science with Placement Year MSc Data Science with Advanced Research Data is the currency of all but the...
The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study: MSc Astrophysics MSc Astrophysics with Placement Year MSc Astrophysics Advanced Research You'll develop a thorough grounding in...
The programme offers three award routes that you can choose to study: MSc Astrophysics MSc Astrophysics with Placement Year MSc Astrophysics Advanced Research The MSc Astrophysics with Advanced...
from 2023/24 graduates, in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.