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Physics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.
This course provides an exciting intellectual challenge from the outset. In year one, you will study physics, mathematics and philosophical topics such as metaphysics, the theory of knowledge and ethics.
Subsequent years allow you to study the overlap between physics and philosophy in depth. You will study the philosophy of science and the foundations and philosophy of physics.
This course allows you to develop...
Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.<br/><br/>This course provides an exciting intellectual challenge from the outset. In year one, you will study physics, mathematics and philosophical topics such as metaphysics, the theory of knowledge and ethics.<br/><br/>Subsequent years allow you to study the overlap between physics and philosophy in depth. You will study the philosophy of science and the foundations and philosophy of physics.<br/><br/>This course allows you to develop a physicists broad range of skills, including problem-solving, numeracy and communication. You will supplement these skills with a philosophers ability to rigorously analyse complex texts and form coherent arguments on complex subjects.<br/><br/>In your third year, you will undertake a major project or dissertation within Physics, as well as an extended library research project in Philosophy. Project options within Physics include:<br/><br/><br/>- conducting original research as part of one of our research groups;<br/><br/><br/>- the Physics Education scheme centred on teaching in a school;<br/><br/><br/>- the Industrial Group Project, based on a real problem set by industrial partners. Past partners have included Sellafield, Bristol Zoo, Siemens and The Fat Duck restaurant.<br/><br/><br/>Join our friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. We support you to develop a broad range of experimental, theoretical and analytical skills, as well as to develop your understanding of how to apply your skills more widely. These are vital for a career in research or industry.<br/><br/>Our graduates have an excellent record of employment post-study. This is a testament to the value that employers place on the transferable skills that you will gain on this course.<br/><br/>Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Course Code
FV35
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A Standard Higher: AAAAA. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Access to HE Diploma in Engineering, Science, or Computing (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits at Distinction from Mathematics units (including algebra, calculus and trigonometry); and at least 12 credits at Distinction from specified Physics units. Plus successful completion of a University of Bristol test and interview (or A at A-Level or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics). Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 38 Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics. Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD D*DD in Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four specified Physics units, AND A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherA,A Advanced Higher: AA in Mathematics and Physics. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalRequirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. A levelA*,A,A A,A,B Standard offer: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics. Contextual offer: AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,400 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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