Overview
In your first two years in the Physics with Philosophy programme at University of Sheffield, you’ll do the essential physics that all of our students cover: heat, motion, electricity, magnetism and quantum mechanics.
You will also be able to choose from a wide range of optional philosophy modules, which range from religion, ethics and politics, to feminism, the arts and death.
Key Features
- In practical classes, you’ll run experiments using the equipment in our modern laboratories to help you understand how important theories apply to the real world.
- In optional programming classes you can learn skills that are key to modern physics and valuable in many graduate careers, from data science to computer game design.
- There are also optional modules on topics such as relativity and the physics of music.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Motion and Heat
- Fields and Quanta
- Mathematics for Physicists and Astronomers
- Matters of Life and Death
- Self and Society
- Writing Philosophy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Philosophy & Ethics View 505 other Bachelors in Philosophy & Ethics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Levels + additional qualifications | ABB, including Maths and Physics + B in a relevant EPQ
- International Baccalaureate | 34, with 6,5 in Higher Level Maths and Physics
- BTEC | Not accepted
- Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers | AAABB + AB in Maths and Physics
- Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels | B + AA in Maths and Physics
- Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma in science: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 credits at Distinction (all in Maths and Physics units) and 9 credits at Merit
- Mature students - explore other routes for mature students
Tuition Fee
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International
25670 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25670 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Sheffield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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