Physics with a foundation year BSc (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £27500 | £32000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £32500 | £21500 - £34000 | £24000 - £44000 |
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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
Physics studies the fundamental forces of the Universe and the nature of waves, particles, and the structure of matter.
The Foundation Year course offers an opportunity for those who have potential, but who do not possess appropriate qualifications, to develop the skills needed to progress to completing one of our degree programmes. The course is aimed at two main groups of people:
Mature students (Over the age of 21) seeking a change in career OR
Students obtaining A levels qualifications who have not studied Physics and/or Mathematics to A level standard. However this is not a refresher course for those with poor marks in Physics and Maths.
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 a foundation year BSc (Hons) at The University of York
| 30% | Design occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | 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
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Physics with a foundation year BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £28800 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of The University of York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #27
- #35
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #24
- #401
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #24
- #451
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of York
About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
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Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 84% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £19600 | 227 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 131 | Paisley | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 78% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £35000 | 171 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics (with Professional Placement) BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 83% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 157 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics and Physics (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £26250 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 81% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16500 | 119 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 60% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 | 145 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 4% | 10% | £9250 | £29300 | 186 | Bristol | 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
