Physics BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
This particular course
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 | £38000 | £44000 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £38000 | £30000 - £50500 | £36000 - £59500 |
All Physics courses of University College London
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 | £28994 | £29015 | £34497 |
25-75 percentile range | £24988 - £33170 | £22931 - £36583 | £26874 - £45969 |
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Course Description
When we turn on a light or check the weather forecast, we are reaping the practical benefits of physics research. As well as exploring fundamental science, this BSc goes to the cutting edge of technologies that affect everyday life, equipping you with the tools and imagination to address tomorrow's questions.
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 BSc (Hons) at University College London
35% | Administrative occupations |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
0% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees 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 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £35000 | year 1 |
International | £35000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #10
- #13
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #38
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #43
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 40 university rankings of University College London
About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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 | |
Physics BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 60% | 10% | 30% | £9250 | £26500 | 137 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Physics BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 131 | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 78% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £35000 | 171 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Physics (with Professional Placement) BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 83% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 157 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Physics (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £26250 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Physics BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 81% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16500 | 119 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Physics BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 60% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 | 145 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
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