Overview

The Physics programme offered by The Open University UK develops your knowledge and skills to explore the smallest and largest scales of the Universe. You’ll learn to objectively and quantitatively describe, analyse, test, and explain phenomena in our physical world and the wider Universe, applying experimental, observational and numerical methods and developing mathematical and programming skills. Choose a start that suits your knowledge and understanding, pick a route that meets your interests, and conclude with a project on physics, astrophysics or space science.

Key Facts

Choose from a standard, basic maths or advanced start, or to specialise in astrophysics with space science – whatever suits you best
Gain mathematical and data-handling skills, plus apply models and analyse data using a modern programming language
Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art, multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs
Extend your understanding of core physics concepts and processes, and demonstrate your ability to conduct novel and exciting research

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Physics and space
Essential mathematics
Questions in science
Discovering mathematics
Physics and space
Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 7 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You don’t need a formal qualification in English to study with the OU. But you will need a reasonable standard of written and spoken English so you can make best use of study materials, communicate effectively with your tutor or fellow students, and seek help from other OU staff.
To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry; there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date, and click 'Register Now'.
They will ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options.
To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8840 GBP / year

≈ 8840 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8176 GBP / year

≈ 8176 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Part-time: £4,088 per year
International Part-time: £4,420 per year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Physics.

Available Scholarships

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