Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Physics course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
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A,A,A
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subjects: Grade A in Physics and Mathematics. A pass in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken.
Location | Fees |
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England | £9,535 per year |
Scotland | £9,535 per year |
Wales | £9,535 per year |
Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
EU | £28,900 per year |
International | £28,900 per year |
UCAS code: GFC3
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Mathematics and Physics course.
This intensive four-year programme allows you to explore the logical interplay between mathematics and physics and split your time equally between the two. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics. Mathematics has gone hand-in-glove with physics since the time of Newton. Physics is widely conceived as the most fundamental of sciences in that all other branches can be said to derive from its theories and principles, but it couldn’t be studied without a strong working knowledge and appreciation of mathematics. As well as covering all the core theories and principles of physics, you will delve deep into the world of abstract mathematical ideas and explore their wide range of applications in the world around us.
You will be welcomed into a vibrant, friendly learning environment and guided by world-class researchers and teachers who offer generous office hours. While the joint degree is arguably more challenging than a single honours degree, it will equip you with an enviable set of skills to set you apart in the world of work. By combining physics and mathematics you will have the opportunity to approach mathematics from a more rigorous point of view, giving you a deeper understanding of the theoretical aspects of core physics topics such as quantum theory and general relativity. Because the first year of our BSc and MSci programmes is the same, you will have the option of transferring onto the second year of the three-year BSc programme if you prefer.
Our MSci course covers all of the core topics of a physics degree, although some of the laboratory components from the physics degree will be reduced to make way for the mathematics teaching. In years 3 and 4, you will have the flexibility to specialise more in physics or mathematics based study and research, according to your own interests. In your final year you will also have the opportunity to take your chosen area to a higher level through a major project and research review.
Our Department of Mathematics is internationally renowned for its work in pure mathematics, information security, statistics and theoretical physics, while our Department of Physics is one of the most respected centres for physics teaching and research in the UK, boasting cutting-edge laboratories and research facilities and dedicated technical support. There is an astronomical dome on the roof of the department and thanks to our parkland location, away from the big city, our telescopes enjoy the best observational capacities of the University of London campuses.
Take your mathematics and physics to the highest levels and undertake a major project and research review.
Learn from inspirational mathematicians.
Our physics research is expanding in new and exciting directions, including strategic partnerships with CERN, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), SNOLAB and industry at large.
Both departments put a real emphasis on small group teaching. You will be studying in a close-knit, friendly and supportive environment with a high staff to student ratio.
Our Department of Physics has been awarded IOP Juno Champion and Athena SWAN silver awards for best practice in promoting women in science and welcoming large cohorts of female students.
Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Department
Mathematics
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mathematics
• Physics
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
Please refer to our website for information https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/home.aspx
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mathematics and Physics course at Royal Holloway, University of 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
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Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
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?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
87%
high
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?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
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%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
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How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
89%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
95%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
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Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
96%
high
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?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
72%
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?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
The Mathematics and Physics course at Royal Holloway, University of 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.
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Mathematics | A | |||||
Physics | B | |||||
Chemistry | B | |||||
Further Mathematics | B | |||||
Biology | B |
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Mathematics | A | |||||
Physics | C | |||||
Further Mathematics | B | |||||
Chemistry | C | |||||
Economics | C |
The Mathematics and Physics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
The Mathematics and Physics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Royal Holloway, University of London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
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 Mathematics and Physics.
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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