Theoretical Physics MPhys
Durham University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 95 graduates of Theoretical Physics MPhys at Durham University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Human Geography.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Human Geography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Human Geography at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £32000 | £41500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £34000 | £26500 - £37500 | £33000 - £57000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Human Geography
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25503 | £25946 | £31907 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £29503 | £21407 - £31949 | £25423 - £41399 |
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Course Description
This integrated Master's degree is the first step towards Chartered Physicist status. It will suit those looking for an accredited course that focuses on the mathematical and theoretical aspects of physics. Many graduates progress to higher level education followed by careers in research or teaching. For others, the course has opened the door to a range of professions where advanced analytic, numeric or computational skills are in demand.
Undergraduate physics degrees at Durham offer a high level of flexibility. We offer four Institute of Physics accredited courses - MPhys qualifications in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics and the three-year BSc in Physics - which follow the same core curriculum in Year 1.
Subject to the optional modules chosen, it is possible to switch to one of the other courses until the end of the second year. You can also apply for a one-year work placement or study abroad opportunity with one of our partner organisations, increasing the course from four years to five or substituting the existing Year 3.
The first year lays the foundation in physics theory, mathematical skills and laboratory skills that you will need to tackle more complex content later in the course. As you progress through the course the level of theoretical content increases, extending your knowledge in areas such as electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, particle theory and advanced mathematical theory.
In Years 3 and 4 the curriculum is more closely aligned to real-world issues through a combination of theory and project work, including a final-year project on a topic at the forefront of developments in one of our research institutes.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Theoretical Physics MPhys at Durham University
19% | Business and public service associate professionals |
13% | Caring personal services |
13% | Welfare Professionals |
9% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
7% | Administrative occupations |
6% | Customer service occupations |
6% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
4% | Elementary occupations |
2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Our contextual offer for this programme is A level A*A in Mathematics and Physics and B (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/what-happens-to-your-application/contextual-offers/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Theoretical Physics MPhys
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £29500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £29500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fees for 2024/25 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Durham University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Durham University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #2
- #2
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #16
- #151
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #13
- #204
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of Durham University
About Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University (DU) is located in the cathedral city of Durham, North East England. DU takes pride in having numerous subject fields ranked among the best in the world according to QS, as well as having an exceptionally large course catalogue without compromising the quality that students can expect. Apart from the impressive academic opportunities on offer, students can also participate in numerous sports, music, and art-based extracurricular activities on-site.
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Student composition of Durham University
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Total number of students enrolled at Durham University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17140
- postgraduates:
- 4365
- Total:
- 21505
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Theoretical Physics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Theoretical Physics MPhys | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics MPhys | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 162 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics MPhys | University of Hull | 94% | 5% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad) MPhys | The University of York | - | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £28800 | 162 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics with an Industrial Placement Year MPhys | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Theoretical Physics MPhys | Loughborough University of Technology | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 161 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics Msci (Hons) | University College London | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £35000 | 211 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) | University of St Andrews | - | - | - | £9250 | £30160 | - | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics MSc | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Theoretical Physics (with a year in Industry) MPhys | The University of York | 83% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £28800 | 162 | York | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023