Overview

The Applied Mathematics and Physics (Hons) BSc course from the Queen's University Belfast provides a unique combination of factors: pure science with infinite intrigue awaiting a curious mind, and a hugely valuable and employable skill set enabling a broad range of possible future careers.

Mathematics graduates have the fifth highest employment rate of any degree subject in the UK and physics, the twelfth.

Career opportunities:

Studying for a degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics at Queen’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 mathematics.

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, 5 years after graduation, Maths and Physics graduates earn 15-20 per cent more on average than other graduates (IFS 2018) and are the 3rd and 4th highest earners compared to all other subjects.

Queen’s is a member of the Russell Group and, therefore, one of the 20 universities most-targeted by leading graduate employers. Queen’s students will be advised and guided about career choice and, through the Degree Plus initiative, will have an opportunity to seek accreditation for skills development and experience gained through the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linear Algebra

Quantum & Statistical Physics

Analysis

Astrophysics

Metric Spaces

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Applied Mathematics Actuarial Science View 84 other Bachelors in Applied Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A level requirements

A (Mathematics) AB (Physics)

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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

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