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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Physics and Philosophy
King's College London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics and Philosophy course at King's College London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
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.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: FV35
Here's what King's College London says about its Physics and Philosophy course.
Our challenging Physics & Philosophy BSc will enable you to investigate the fascinating connections between these two subjects. You will study the fundamental aspects of physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. At the same time, studying philosophy will help you to develop your understanding of reality and our knowledge of it, as well as develop skills in reasoning and argument.
Key benefits
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Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department have won Nobel Prizes.
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Research lies at the heart of our department, so you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.
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You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.
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Study the skies using King’s own rooftop observatory and telescope.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-and-philosophy-bsc
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Physics
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Philosophy
• Physics
Start date
September 29, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Physics and Philosophy course at King's College London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
61%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
64%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
55%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
47%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
70%
low
Academic support
70%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
68%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
72%
low
Organisation and management
57%
low
Organisation and management
57%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
59%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
Learning resources
87%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
69%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
73%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
63%
low
Student information
The Physics and Philosophy course at King's College London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| English Literature | A* | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Government and Politics | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Physics and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about King's College London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Physics and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for King's College London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£28.5k
First year after graduation
£36k
Third year after graduation
£44.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physics and Philosophy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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