Physics with Philosophy BSc (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Physics with Philosophy BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physics.
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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 | £25500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £32500 | £19500 - £33000 | £24500 - £41500 |
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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 | £27642 | £26965 | £32864 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23636 - £32098 | £21155 - £34867 | £25246 - £44191 |
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Course Description
Physics with Philosophy stresses the most fundamental aspects of physics setting them in the wider context of natural philosophy.
The Physics with Philosophy programme provides a good all-round study of physics, set in the wider context of its place in human knowledge. Tacking fundamental questions about the nature of space, time and matter provides one of the most challenging and rewarding courses at the university.
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 Philosophy BSc (Hons) at The University of York
| 30% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics
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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 Philosophy 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:
August 1, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
F3V5
University Rankings
of The University of York
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
Positions of The University of York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #9
- #10
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #11
- #14
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #17
- #91
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #12
- #101
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
See all 38 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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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Philosophy and Ethics BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | 87% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16344 | 99 | Chichester |
On campus
Full-time
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Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 50% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £23700 | 164 | Exeter |
On campus
Full-time
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Physics with Philosophy BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £28800 | 158 | York |
On campus
Full-time
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History and Philosophy & Ethics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 110 | Liverpool |
On campus
Full-time
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Philosophy BA (Hons) | Durham University | 87% | 5% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £23900 £25500 | 152 | Durham |
On campus
Full-time
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Creative Writing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | University of Chichester | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £16344 | 109 | Chichester |
On campus
Full-time
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Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA (Hons) | York St John University | 85% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 102 | York |
On campus
Full-time
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English/Philosophy (Equal) BA (Hons) | The University of York | 82% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 145 | York |
On campus
Full-time
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Philosophy BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 52% | 10% | 1% | £9250 | £21500 | 144 | Nottingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Accounting & Finance and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 95% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 112 | Liverpool |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Physics with Philosophy BSc (Hons) The University of York
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28500 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £31000 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (30%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- The University of York achieved the highest ranking for Philosophy. It is ranked #10 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Philosophy). See all subject rankings for The University of York.
- Physics with Philosophy BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of York.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 158 which is among the
Percentile among all Philosophy students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 12 March, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024