Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at University of Birmingham 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £32500 | £36500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25500 - £35000 | £25000 - £38500 | £29000 - £47000 |
All Physics courses of University of Birmingham
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
If you want to explore the profound concepts of modern physics with a firm mathematical focus, then this Theoretical Physics BSc degree has been created for you. It’s specifically suitable if you enjoy the challenging nature of understanding the mathematical framework upon which modern physics study depends.
This Theoretical Physics BSc degree course draws on the expertise of Birmingham physicists engaged in cutting-edge research. This will enable you to gain strong theoretical and practical skills from experts in this field.
You will not only study a range of mathematical physics modules but also have a choice from a wide range of optional modules across all areas of physics. This will allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests, you can keep your choices broad or focus on a couple areas of physics if you wish. Additionally some modules from the Mathematics department are open to you, giving a wealth of choice.
Our Theoretical Physics BSc course provides you with a choice of either a ‘lab’ or a ‘no lab’ flavour. Both cover the essential core of theoretical physics, but the ‘lab’ option allows you to carry out experimental work too. Choosing the ‘no lab’ option means you’ll take courses in data analysis and some additional mathematical physics courses instead. By the middle of the second year the ‘Lab’ and ‘No Lab’ options combine with neither at a disadvantage.
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 Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) at University of Birmingham
| 40% | |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Administrative occupations |
| 0% | 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
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | 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 |
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #9
- #12
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #51
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #95
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Theoretical Physics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 79% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £26500 | 135 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 56% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £41650 | 207 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 162 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 153 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 221 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 73% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 174 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 94% | 5% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £28600 | 173 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Theoretical Physics (with a year in Industry) BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 83% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £28800 | 162 | York | 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
