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Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)
Physics with Climate Science
University of Leicester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics with Climate Science course at University of Leicester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Mathematics and Physics. Applicants who do not hold an A-level in Physics are encouraged to contact us directly. We welcome applications from candidates with strong backgrounds in Mathematics and other science subjects, and will consider such cases individually.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F331
Here's what University of Leicester says about its Physics with Climate Science course.
Interested in advancing humanity’s understanding of climate change and our impact on the natural environment? Curious about how advanced space and airborne technology can improve our ability to predict weather or the impact of pollution? If so, Physics with Climate Science is for you.
The laws of physics govern the behaviour of the sea and atmosphere and their interactions with the land. Climate science is the study of all these, the natural and human-induced processes that drive environmental changes, and their effect on our living planet. In this degree, you’ll cover a range of climate and environmental topics, alongside the fundamentals of physics and maths.
As a Physics with Climate Science student, you will acquire an appreciation of the scope and impact of modern physics and the use of mathematics, computing and experimentation to solve important real-world problems, and develop specialised knowledge in climate science.
All our Physics students study the same core of physics and maths, based on the Institute of Physics (IOP) `fundamental areas of physics’. This includes classical mechanics, waves and fields, electromagnetism, special relativity, thermodynamics, quantum and atomic physics.
By choosing the Physics with Climate Science degree you will study these alongside specialist climate science options and take part in research projects covering the major areas of climate science research. The School of Physics and Astronomy hosts the Earth Observation Science (EOS) research group and the headquarters of the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO). We are an international hub for Earth observation research, using sophisticated instruments in space and in the atmosphere to understand some of today’s greatest challenges such as climate change and air pollution.
What's the difference? Our three-year BSc degrees provide an excellent route to a very wide range of careers in industry and business Our four-year MPhys degrees are aimed at students considering a career or further training in scientific research Transfer between BSc and MPhys degrees is possible during your first and second years (subject to meeting the required end-of-year mark). It is also possible to transfer between different Physics degrees as long as you have taken the required number of options. Staff in the School will be available to offer help and advice.
Source: University of Leicester
Course details
Qualification
Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)
Department
School of Physics and Astronomy
Location
Main Site | Leicester
Duration
4-5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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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.
Here you can see ratings from University of Leicester students who took the Physics with Climate Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
med
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
98%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
95%
med
Learning resources
95%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
med
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Leicester. These students are taking Physics with Climate Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Leicester graduates who took Physics with Climate Science - or another course in the same subject area.
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
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Engineering professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Leicester graduates who took Physics with Climate Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
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 with Climate Science.
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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