Overview

The Physics and Philosophy course at University of Bristol allows you to develop a physicist's broad range of skills, including problem-solving, numeracy and communication. You will supplement these skills with a philosopher's ability to rigorously analyse complex texts and form coherent arguments regarding significant contemporary scientific and societal issues.

In your third year, you will undertake a major project or dissertation within Physics, conducting original investigations as part of one of our research themes; as well as having the opportunity to undertake an extended independent essay project in Philosophy on a topic of your choosing, supervised by a member of staff with relevant expertise.

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Join its friendly department with a very active, award-winning student society. We support you to develop a broad range of experimental, theoretical and analytical skills, as well as to develop your understanding of how to apply your skills more widely. These are vital for a career in research or industry.

The graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

From Classical to Modern Physics

Practical Physics: Laboratory and Computational Skills

Mathematical Physics

Philosophy of Science

Space, Time and Matter

Philosophical Logic

The Nature of Reality

Philosophy in the Digital Age

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Philosophy View 458 other Bachelors in Physics 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A-level standard offer: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics

BTEC: D*DD in Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four specified Physics units, and A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics

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Tuition Fees

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31300 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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