Our interesting and challenging Physics & Philosophy MSci will enable you to investigate the connection between these two subjects and take this study to master’s level in both. You will study the fundamental aspects of physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Studying philosophy will help you to develop your understanding of reality and our knowledge of it, as well as develop skills in reasoning and arguments.
Key benefits
- Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department have won N...
Our interesting and challenging Physics & Philosophy MSci will enable you to investigate the connection between these two subjects and take this study to master’s level in both. You will study the fundamental aspects of physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Studying philosophy will help you to develop your understanding of reality and our knowledge of it, as well as develop skills in reasoning and arguments.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department have won Nobel Prizes.<br/><br/><br/>- Research lies at the heart of our department, so you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.<br/><br/><br/>- The Philosophy Department is ranked 4th in the UK and 6th in Europe (QS World Rankings by Subject 2018)<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.<br/><br/><br/>- Study the skies using King’s own rooftop observatory and telescope.<br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-and-philosophy-msci
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VF53
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
A,B,B
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
D:36,M:9,P:0
Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject). The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Physics awarded at Distinction.
36
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level in both Mathematics and Physics. Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Maths curriculum would be required to study Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the subject requirement for this programme
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Must include H2 in Higher Mathematics and Physics.
A,A
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics.
D3,D3,D3
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Must include grade D3 in a Principal subject in Mathematics and Physics. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
Not Accepted
A,A,A
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. AAA including A in both Mathematics and Physics. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |