Physics with Philosophy (Hons) University of York

Overview

Graduates of the Physics with Philosophy (Hons) degree offered at the University of York are sought by employers in a huge range of disciplines. The skills you will learn - analysis, mathematics, problem-solving - are relevant in industries from finance to software development. 

Quick Facts:

• Get an insight into the minds of the great thinkers, where the works of Newton and Einstein stand alongside those of Plato and Kant.
• Critically evaluate scientific methods and see physics laid bare. Study topics from plasma to paradox and discover fundamental truths about the nature of the Universe.
• You'll work with world-renowned physicists and philosophers, probing the nature of existence and pushing the boundaries of research.\
• All of this is supported by the York-led White Rose Industrial Physics Academy; a dedicated resource to facilitate collaboration between students and industry. Alternatively, many of our graduates progress to postgraduate degrees at York and other leading universities. 
• We're committed to supporting our students' career development and employability - it's embedded in our core teaching. We organise activities from careers fairs to leadership building exercises to ensure you're prepared to enter the jobs market with a competitive edge.

Our graduates are working as:

• Accelerator Physicist, Science and Technology Council
• Engineer, BAE Systems
• Scientist, The Home Office
• Financial Coordinator, De Vere
• IT Analyst and Consultant, Virgin money
• Teacher
• Electrical Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
• Environmental Modeller, E.ON
• Accountant, John Lewis

Accreditation

Our Physics courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics (iop.org), guaranteeing the standard of our teaching and learning. Completing this degree will put you on track to becoming a Chartered Physicist.