Physics and Astronomy (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physics and Astronomy (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

**About the course**

Interested in physics, theoretical physics or astrophysics but don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree? A Foundation Year can help you get on to the course you want.

In the Department of Physics and Astronomy, you’ll be taught by the experts who are driving our research programmes. You’ll have full access to our facilities and equipment.

You’ll be a part of our close community, including:


- plenty of opportunities for one-to-one support


- shared spaces for peer study support


- socialisin...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Sussex House
Undergraduate Admissions
Falmer
Brighton

Application Details

Course Code

FF35

Institution Code

S90

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

C,C,C,C,C

Highers should include Mathematics and Physics, with at least C grade in each. You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

Access to HE Diploma

Applicants with a tariff score of at least 112 points and at least 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Applicants need to demonstrate a high level of Mathematics. You will need to have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade 5 (or grade B).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27

From the full IB Diploma. Higher Level subjects should normally include both Mathematics and Physics, with at least 4 in each. Applications from students without Higher Mathematics and/or Physics will be considered on a individual basis. You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering with overall grade of MMM including Distinction in Engineering Principles Unit. You will need to have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade 5 (or grade B). You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

A level

C,C,C

A-levels should normally include both Mathematics and Physics, with at least C in Mathematics Applications from A-level students without Mathematics and/or Physics will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C). You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £22,575

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