Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
King's College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Physics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics 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 | £32000 | £29500 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £40000 | £25500 - £35500 | £29500 - £50000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28994 | £29015 | £34497 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24988 - £33170 | £22931 - £36583 | £26874 - £45969 |
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Course Description
Our Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc will give you an understanding across all of the fundamental aspects of physics, including theoretical physics. You will be taught by internationally-renowned academics who have links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the LIGO gravitational wave observatory. Your studies will take place in a friendly and supportive environment in central London.
Key benefits
- Award winning: six former staff and students in the department are Nobel Prize winners.
- You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.
- Research lies at the heart of our department, so you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.
- Study the skies using King’s own rooftop observatory and telescope.
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 Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) at King's College London
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill |
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| PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill |
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| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill |
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| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill |
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| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill |
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| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Average student cost of living in London
| 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of King's College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of King's College London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #35
- #46
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #101
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #9
- #142
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of King's College London
About King's College London
King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.
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Student composition of King's College London
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Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22110
- postgraduates:
- 13810
- Total:
- 35920
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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
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 79% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £26500 | 135 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 162 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 153 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 221 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 73% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 174 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 94% | 5% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £28600 | 173 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics (with a year in Industry) BSc (Hons) | 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:
- 27 October, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
