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.
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 | £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 | |
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Median salary | £27644 | £26274 | £31893 |
25-75 percentile range | £23637 - £32099 | £20407 - £33608 | £24262 - £42726 |
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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 and public service associate professionals |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
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 |
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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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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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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