2-Semester Pathway - Pre-Master's Programme - Continue to Master of Science - Advanced Physics

The Level 6 Pre-Master’s Programme (PMP) is a two-semester programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Master’s degrees at Loughborough University.

This Pre-Master’s Programme (PMP) is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The PMP will allow them to improve their English while learning the study skills and research methods that they will need during their Master's degree studies. They will study academic modules relating to their chosen progression route. Each semester consists of thirteen teaching weeks, one reading week, and an assessment week. The weekly hours of study varies by semester with them on average studying around 18-21 (and up to 21) hours per week. Each module will have an assessment schedule, which will be completed by the end of the appropriate semester. Assessments will be designed to demonstrate learning across the individual modules of the programme and to allow them to experience a wide range of the assessment methods used in United Kingdom postgraduate programmes. Assessments will include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination and unseen written examinations.

Reflecting the research strengths and specialisms of the Department of Physics, the Master of Science - Advanced Physics combines compulsory modules in superconductivity and nanoscience with options that include quantum computing and solid state physics. Over the course of the programme, students will explore diverse modules which will allow them to apply and communicate their knowledge of materials science. This will culminate in the development of an individual project essay in which they will consider a particular aspect of physics and gain experience in conducting a piece of original applied research.