Course modalities offered

Queen's University of Belfast
Applied Mathematics and Physics Msci (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Mathematics is the universal language of science, and a beautiful subject in itself. It is a discipline which also has important applications in industry and commerce, and well-qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in great demand, with a wide choice of careers, making Mathematics an excellent choice as a degree subject. Mathematical Studies at Queen's encompasses three subject areas: Applied Mathematics; Pure Mathematics; Statistics and Operational Research (SOR) In each, the ideas that have been encountered at school are extended and new areas are introduced. It is important to appreciate that what may be understood as either Pure or Applied Mathematics from school experience will differ from the University experience. For this reason, amongst others, Mathematics students usually study both Pure and Applied Mathematics in the first year, with Statistics being a likely third component. Queen's offers several different degree programmes involving Mathematics, and there are two types of degree available within these programmes - the three-year BSc and the four-year MSci.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 70 graduates of Applied Mathematics and Physics Msci (Hons) and other courses in at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
70 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All Physics courses of Queen's University of Belfast
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27308 £28185 £34541
25-75 percentile range £23316 - £31999 £22362 - £36305 £26092 - £46368
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses in the UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Applied Mathematics and Physics, Msci (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Mathematics and Physics Msci (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast

55% Information Technology Professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Engineering professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
This particular course

Qualification requirements

Mathematics at grade A/A* and Physics at grade B. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics required. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

Successful completion of IB Diploma Programme with 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including 6 in Mathematics and Physics.

Mathematics and Physics at grade H2.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Applied Mathematics and Physics, Msci (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Applied Mathematics and Physics Msci (Hons)

EU £4275 year 1
Northern Ireland £4275 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £20100 year 1

Additional fee information

Fees listed are for 2019-20. The tuition fees for 2020-21 are not yet available.

Further information is available at:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/
Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

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)

University Rankings

Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #21 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #45 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #1 
    • #126 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #278 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #2 
    • #353 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #3 
    • #403 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

See all 40 university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast

About Queen's University of Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.

Where is this programme taught

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