Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity (M.Sc. / P.Grad.Dip.)

Program Overview

The Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity M.Sc. program at Trinity College Dublin is a one-year, full-time taught degree that provides advanced education in modern High Energy Theory and Mathematical Physics. Students can choose between two streams: Formal and Lattice, and will have the opportunity to discuss cutting-edge research and perform their own M.Sc. dissertation work under the supervision of world experts in the field. Graduates typically go on to Ph.D. study both within Trinity's School of Mathematics and at top international institutions abroad.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity (M.Sc. / P.Grad.Dip.) is a one-year, full-time taught M.Sc. programme run by the School of Mathematics at Trinity. The degree offers advanced education in modern High Energy Theory and Mathematical Physics. The topics include string theory, conformal field theory, general theory of relativity & cosmology, quantum field theory and lattice gauge theory. Students will have an opportunity to discuss cutting-edge research and perform their own M.Sc. dissertation work under the supervision of the School of Mathematics staff, who are world experts in the field. The aim of the programme is to give undergraduate students an excellent opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills up to a level required for doctoral level research. Graduates typically go on to Ph.D. study both within Trinity’s School of Mathematics and at top international institutions abroad.

Outline:

The M.Sc. in Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity is a one year, full-time full-time taught Masters degree. To complete your M.Sc. studies, you should take a total of 60 ECTS units of coursework plus a 30 ECTS research project, making a total of 90 ECTS. The M.Sc. in Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity offers two streams: Formal and Lattice.. The mandatory modules are the same for both streams and include:

• Dissertation (to be completed during the summer semester)
• Theoretical Physics Student Seminar (2 semesters)
• Topics in Theoretical Physics
• Lattice Field Theory
Students within the Formal stream can then choose between two strands. The Advanced Formal strand offers the following modules:
• Modern Quantum Field theory
• Introduction to Conformal Field Theory
• String Theory
• Advanced Quantum Field Theory
The Fundamental Formal strand offers the following modules:
• Introduction to Conformal Field Theory
• General Relativity and Cosmology
• Standard Model
• Quantum Field Theory (2 semesters)
Students within the Lattice stream can also choose between two strands. The Advanced Lattice strand offers the following modules:
• Numerical Methods
• C programming
• C++ programming
• Parallel Numerical Algorithms
• Modern QuantumField theory
• Advanced Quantum Field Theory
The Fundamental Lattice strand offers the following modules:
• Numerical Methods
• C programming
• C++ programming
• Parallel Numerical Algorithms

Careers:

Successful graduates are expected to continue their education at top Ph.D. programs in Theoretical Physics in the world. Masters students will be strong applicants for IRC postgraduate funding for a Ph.D. within Trinity's School of Mathematics.