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Study Physics in Ireland

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  1. Bachelor

    BSc PHYSICS WITH ASTROPHYSICS

    National University of Ireland, Maynooth 🇮🇪 Maynooth, Ireland

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  2. Master

    Applied Science (Applied Physics), MSc, Masters - Taught

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  3. Diploma

    Applied Science (Applied Physics), Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science, Postgraduate Diploma

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  4. Foundation programme

    Foundation Physics

    St. Angela's College Lough Gill Sligo 🇮🇪 Loug Gill ,Sligo, Ireland

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  6. Diploma

    Diploma in Plasma Physics

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  7. Other programmes

    Applied Physics & Instrumentation (Hons) Part-time

    Cork Institute of Technology 🇮🇪 Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Plasma Physics (PhD)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  9. Master

    Applied Physics MSc

    University of Limerick 🇮🇪 Limerick, Ireland

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  10. Other programmes

    Applied Physics and Instrumentation (Honours)

    Cork Institute of Technology 🇮🇪 Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland

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  11. Research

    Astrophysics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  12. Bachelor

    DC171 - B.Sc. in Applied Physics (Bachelor Honours Degree)

    Dublin City University 🇮🇪 Dublin 9, Ireland

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics and Astrophysics

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics and astrophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  16. Bachelor

    Theoretical physics (Bachelor)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  17. Research

    School of Physics (Research)

    University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD) 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

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  18. Research

    Physics (PhD, MSc, part-time or full-time, Research)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  19. Master

    Physics, MSc, Masters - Research

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (PhD/MSc, part-time or full-time)

    National University of Ireland Galway 🇮🇪 Galway, Ireland

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  21. Research

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate) (Research Programme)

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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  22. Master

    MSc in Plasma Physics

    Queens University Belfast 🇮🇪 Belfast, Ireland

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Study Physics in Ireland – facts and figures

In Ireland, 9 universities and colleges offer 42 Physics programmes: 11 Bachelor, 8 Master and 5 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Belfast, Cork, Dublin and Maynooth. Institutions with the widest choice: Queens University Belfast, University College Cork (UCC) and University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD).

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 42 Physics programmes at 9 institutions in Ireland. Popular cities include Belfast, Cork and Dublin.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in Ireland?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Queens University Belfast, University College Cork (UCC), University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD), National University of Ireland, Maynooth and Cork Institute of Technology.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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