Overview

The Philosophy and Physics programme offered by Durham University combines the most rigorous and fundamental science subject and the humanities.

In your first year, you will engage with introductory modules in philosophical subject areas, while in Physics, you’ll cover core physics theory and accrue mathematical skills. The course allows you to tailor your academic journey in Philosophy to match your evolving interests while in Physics you cover more core content.

Key Facts

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Calculus
Linear Algebra
Analysis
Physics
Science, Medicine and Society
Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Philosophy View 468 other Bachelors in Philosophy 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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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level offer – A*AA
including either A*A in any order in Mathematics and Physics.
Contextual offer – AAB
including AA in any order in Mathematics and Physics OR A*AC, including A*A in any order in Mathematics and Physics
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – D*DD and A*A in any order in Mathematics and Physics.
IB Diploma score – 37 including 76 in Higher Level in any order in Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches) and Physics 6 in one other Higher Level subjects.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34500 GBP / year

≈ 34500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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