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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Theoretical Physics
University of York
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Theoretical Physics course at University of York.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Essential Subjects: Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A are essential. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £31,100 per year |
| International | £31,100 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F345
Here's what University of York says about its Theoretical Physics course.
Theoretical physics provides the tools for constructing the mathematical framework of the physical world.
On a foundation of advanced physics, you'll build your understanding of theoretical techniques. You'll use mathematical analysis and an array of computational methods to address complex problems. You'll learn key skills of analysis and research, write scientific reports to industry standards, and simulate huge physical systems using our supercomputers. Work with world-renowned physicists using sophisticated equipment to probe the nature of existence and push the boundaries of research. You will learn to utilise supercomputers like York's own Viking cluster, developing parallel code to model complex physical systems.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Physics
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physics
• Theoretical physics
Start date
October 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
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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 York students who took the Theoretical Physics course - or another course in the same subject area.
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?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
72%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
67%
low
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?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
54%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
63%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
med
Student voice
61%
low
Student voice
61%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
41%
low
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?
53%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Theoretical Physics or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Computer Science | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of York graduates who took Theoretical Physics - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Engineering professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Theoretical Physics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
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 Theoretical 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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