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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Theoretical Physics
Queen's University Belfast
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Theoretical Physics course at Queen's University Belfast.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Mathematics at grade A/A* and Physics at grade B. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F340
Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its Theoretical Physics course.
"Physics is an enabling discipline showing how to do things thought impossible and helping others refine their approach. Physics is to the rest of science what machine tools are to engineering." Sir John Pendry "Physics allows us to write with a piece of chalk on a blackboard the very structure of the universe and the shape of it. I mean… What's not to love?" Dara O'Briain Physics studies how the universe works - from the smallest atomic nucleus to the largest galaxy. It includes conceptual challenges such as quantum theory, relativity and chaos theory, and lies at the heart of most modern technology - for example the computer, the laser and the Internet. The Department of Physics and Astronomy has the highest teaching standards and is recognised nationally as being one of the leading centres for research. Physics at Queen's obtained an excellent grade in the last subject-based Teaching Quality Assessment exercise, while in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise 50 per cent of the scientific research carried out by staff was internationally excellent or world-leading. This strong link between research and teaching in Physics at Queen's means our graduates obtain one of the best degrees available for understanding our recent scientific advances, and playing a part in our increasingly technological society.
Source: Queen's University Belfast
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Mathematics and Physics
Location
Main Site | Belfast
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Physics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year |
| EU | £20,800 per year |
| International | £20,800 per year |
Queen's University Belfast student reviews
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3rd year student
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Five stars: Excellent
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Itu2019s quiet overall.
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There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.
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Four stars: Great
3rd year student
1 year ago
The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.
3rd year student
1 year ago
The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen's University Belfast
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Theoretical Physics course at Queen's University Belfast 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
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
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?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
94%
med
Learning resources
94%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
63%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
80%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
95%
med
Academic support
95%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
99%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
75%
low
Organisation and management
75%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
low
How well organised is your course?
72%
low
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
96%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
76%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Student information
The Theoretical Physics course at Queen's University Belfast 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 | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Theoretical Physics at Queen's University Belfast.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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