Overview

The Mathematics and Physics programme offered by Durham University provides a parallel track of theoretical physics taught by the Physics Department and mathematical physics and applied mathematics options taught by the Mathematics Department which culminates in the opportunity to study particle theory, superstrings, modern theories of electronic structure, and vibrational properties of materials including superconductivity in Year 4.

Key Facts

The first year lays the foundation in physics theory, mathematical skills and laboratory skills that are needed to tackle more complex content later in the course. As the course through progresses the level of theoretical content increases, extending your knowledge in areas such as electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, particle theory, and advanced mathematical theory.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Calculus
Linear Algebra
Analysis
Knowledge and Reality
Science, Medicine and Society
Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics View 614 other Bachelors in Mathematics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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120

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level offer – A*AA
including A in Physics and either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Mathematics for students unable to take A Level Further Mathematics.
Contextual offer – AAB-A*BB
AAB including either AA in Maths and Further Maths at A level and B in Physics, or AAB with AA in Maths and Physics, and A in AS Further Mathematics for students unable to take A Level Further Mathematics.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – D*DD plus A in Physics and either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Mathematics for students unable to take A Level Further Mathematics.
IB Diploma score – 37 points overall including 7 in Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches), 6 in Higher Level Physics and 6 in a further Higher Level subject.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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