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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Physics

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics course at University of East Anglia.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

including Mathematics and Physics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted. Contextual offer: BBC including Mathematics and Physics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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
International£27,900 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F300

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Physics course.

Overview Join our friendly community and explore fantastic subjects, from the nature of matter to the origins of the Universe. Your BSc Physics degree is a highly flexible course directly influenced by the research taking place at UEA. Our teaching takes place in small groups. You’ll be working directly with top researchers, while our friendly community will support you all along your learning path.

Your BSc Physics degree covers a wide range of subjects like astrophysics, quantum physics, geophysics, fluid mechanics, and computing fluid mechanics. We offer core modules that give you a solid and broad foundation across Physics, but you can also tailor your degree by choosing from various optional modules we offer. In your final year project, you’ll have the chance to research a specific topic of your choice.

You’ll use our top-class laboratories and high-tech equipment. Through experiments, you’ll gain a practical understanding of the subjects, and you’ll find them even more fascinating.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have skills that are much in demand by employers. You'll excel in analytical problem-solving, data analysis, and robust research techniques. You’ll be ready to set foot on a career as a professional scientist or work in finance, high-tech start-up companies, or science-based industries.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Physics

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

In your first year, you’ll be given a foundation in a broad range of physics topics, including quantum mechanics, astrophysics, mathematics and relativity. You’ll build on this basis in your second year with teaching in intermediate physics topics and advanced mathematics, while beginning to customise your degree with a number of optional modules in diverse fields. You can choose to complement your compulsory modules with a focus on electronics, energy, oceans, tectonics or meteorology. In your final year, you’ll have an even greater choice of modules to study alongside advanced physics topics and an independent research project.

University of East Anglia reviews

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Based on 113 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
43%
3 star
13%
2 star
5%
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Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed

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1 year ago

Foundation year student

My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.

(5)

1 year ago

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.

Here you can see ratings from University of East Anglia students who took the Physics course - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics

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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?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

med

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?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

100%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

73%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

100%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

91%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

91%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

82%

med

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

100%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

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?

82%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

80%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Physics or another course from the same subject area.

Physics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female17%Male83%Other1%
Where students come from
International6%UK94%
Student performance
2:1 or above93%
First year dropout rate12%
Number of students120
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
PhysicsC
MathematicsC
ChemistryC
BiologyC
Computer ScienceC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of East Anglia graduates who took Physics - or another course in the same subject area.

Physics

Graduate statistics

65%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

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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