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

BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science

University of Nottingham

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Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course at University of Nottingham.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

Including Mathematics and Physics, plus one other academic subject at A level, or equivalent, excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies. A pass in the practical element is required for this qualification if assessed separately.

Most popular A-levels studied

The BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course at University of Nottingham 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.

Computer science
Physics
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
ChemistryB
Further MathematicsA
Computer ScienceB
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
Computer ScienceA
PhysicsA
Further MathematicsA
EconomicsA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F3G4

Here's what University of Nottingham says about its BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course.

Are you interested in how the world works and the technology used to shape it? If so, this could be the perfect course for you.

Study the theories of physics with the practical applications of computer science. This combination will help to ensure you graduate career-ready. You'll receive a comprehensive physics education taught by award-winning academics. Throughout the degree you'll gain skills in mathematical modelling and programming. You'll be able to use these as tools for problem-solving in later years of the course.

The year studying computer science will advance your computational skills. You can apply these to your physics research project in the final year. For example, machine learning in physics, or computational astrophysics. Choose optional modules from year two in the areas that interest you most. There's a wide variety of topics including:

  • Astrophysics

  • Medical physics and imaging

  • Semiconductor physics

  • Theoretical elementary particle physics

  • Quantum dynamics

  • Software engineering

  • AI and Machine Learning

Why choose this course?

  • Study two interdisciplinary topics to graduate career-ready

  • Learn about modelling, programming, software engineering and AI

  • 91% of our undergraduates are in full-time employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science, HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020 graduates)

  • 18th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Computer Science and Information Systems)

  • 12th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Physics and Astronomy)

  • Taught by award-winning academics and researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science

This course is also available as an integrated MSci course (UCAS code F4G4).

Source: University of Nottingham

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Physics and Astronomy

Location

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Computer science

• Physics

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£33,000 per year (provisional)
International£33,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Physics-with-Computer-Science-BSc-Hons-U6UPHYCSY.html

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course at University of Nottingham 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

Physics
Computer science

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

76%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

97%

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?

90%

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?

84%

med

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

80%

med

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

77%

med

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

52%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

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

69%

med

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

96%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

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

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

86%

med

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

83%

low

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

83%

low

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

89%

med

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

45%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

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

79%

high

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

92%

med

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

89%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

67%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

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

69%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

77%

med

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

79%

med

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

76%

med

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

70%

low

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

56%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

42%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

67%

med

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

47%

low

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

83%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

75%

low

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

70%

low

How well organised is your course?

66%

med

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

86%

med

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

86%

med

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

92%

med

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

43%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

55%

low

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

75%

med

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

84%

low

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

86%

med

Student information

The BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course at University of Nottingham 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.

Computer science
Physics
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male73%Other2%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students525
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female18%Male81%Other1%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Student performance
2:1 or above74%
Number of students1,270
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Nottingham graduates across each of those subject areas.

Physics
Computer science

Graduate statistics

74%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

76%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

28%

Information Technology Professionals

14%

Natural and social science professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

7%

Finance Professionals

Graduate statistics

92%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

86%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

83%

Information Technology Professionals

6%

Business and public service associate professionals

2%

Administrative occupations

2%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Nottingham graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Physics and astronomy
Computing

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£38.5k

Third year after graduation

£42k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£33.6k

First year after graduation

£44.2k

Third year after graduation

£55.8k

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 BSc Physics with Year in Computer Science.

Source: LEO

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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