Overview

The Theoretical Physics (Hons) BSc programme from the Queen's University Belfast provides a solid grounding in all aspects of physics, both theoretical and experimental, although a significant amount of practical work is replaced by lecture courses and project work in theoretical physics.

In the first two years, you study the topics of mechanics, applied mathematics and computational physics. In third year you study in more depth topics of particular interest to you, for example, quantum theory, electromagnetic theory and tensor field theory.

Career opportunities:

Studying for a degree in Theoretical Physics at Queen's University Belfast’s will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including theoretical physics.

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, 5 years after graduation, Physics graduates earn 15 per cent more on average than other graduates (IFS 2018) with female graduates the 4th highest earners compared to all other subjects (5th for males).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum & Statistical Physics
Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
Physics of the Solid State
Classical Fields

Quantum Theory

Financial Mathematics

Numerical Analysis

Statistical Mechanics

Quantum Fields

Modelling and Simulation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Natural Sciences View 566 other Bachelors in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

A (Mathematics) AB (Physics)

OR

A* (Mathematics) BB (Physics)

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 in Mathematics and H3 in Physics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with a minimum of 80% in each Level 3 module. Must be relevant Access Course with substantial Mathematics and Physics modules (eg Engineering).

International Baccalaureate Diploma

34 points overall including 6 (Mathematics) 6 5 at Higher Level including Physics. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in English would be accepted.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.

Tuition Fee

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International

18800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4710 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4710 GBP per year during 36 months.

Northern Ireland (NI) £4,710
Republic of Ireland (ROI) £4,710
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £9,250
EU Other £18,800
International £18,800

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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