University of Central Lancashire
Physics (Foundation Entry) MPhys (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
93 /100
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Salary

Salary of Graduates in Physics and Astronomy

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics and Astronomy 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 £22000 £22500 £29500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £27000 £20500 - £30000 £24000 - £35000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics and Astronomy

  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

Course Description

Course Overview

This Physics Foundation Entry course is a one-year preparation for a degree programme that will equip you to work as a professional physicist.

Why study with us

  • A strong understanding of these essentials means you can progress on to any of our BSc (Hons)/ MPhys Physics or Astrophysics degrees.
  • You’ll explore concepts spanning basic theory to discoveries at the forefront of the field, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to be a part of future advances and innovations.
  • Our courses are delivered through engaging lectures, problem-solving tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions. And our small class sizes means you'll recieve lots of support right from the start.

What you'll do

  • Graduates of physics, and astrophysics are amongst the most employable in the world, particularly in technical and business sectors.
  • During our BSc (Hons) / MPhys Physics or Astrophysics degree courses you’ll get to use our specialist physics laboratories, developing your skills to be able to experiment using research-level equipment.
  • You’ll also have the opportunity to use the University’s Alston Observatory over the course of your degree.

Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status.

Future Careers

Physics, and Astrophysics graduates are amongst the most employable around, particularly in technical and business sectors, where analytical and mathematical skills are at a premium.

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Physics (Foundation Entry) MPhys (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire

20% Elementary occupations
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Caring personal services
5% Administrative occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics

Qualification requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

We offer the opportunity to attend a maths diagnostic assessment for applicants who have not demonstrated clear enough evidence of mathematical ability within their application.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physics (Foundation Entry), MPhys (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Physics (Foundation Entry) MPhys (Hons)

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

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
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