Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
85
/100
80 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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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 | £29500 | £34000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26500 - £35000 | £25000 - £34500 | £29000 - £47000 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Physics courses of University of Exeter
All Physics courses of University of Exeter
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28407 | £28948 | £35617 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24644 - £33731 | £23275 - £37202 | £27181 - £47786 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Physics courses in the UK
All Physics courses in the UK
Course Description
- Explore the interplay between mathematics and physics and choose from a wide range of optional modules across both subjects
- Specialise in areas such as the physics of living systems, observing the universe or geophysical fluid dynamics
- Learn from staff who are active and internationally recognised researchers across a wide range of applied, pure and theoretical topics
- Join close-knit and supportive subject societies with regular events throughout the year
- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Physics courses of University of Exeter
All Physics courses of University of Exeter
Current jobs
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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All courses of University of Exeter
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Physics courses of University of Exeter
All Physics courses of University of Exeter
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) at University of Exeter
| 30% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 9% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 2% | Media Professionals |
| 2% | Finance Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
This particular course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mathematics and Physics, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £27000 | year 1 |
| International | £27000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
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.
Source: Own research based on surveys and university data
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 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 Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #21
- #379
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- Mathematical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #14
- #18
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #26
- #35
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #20
- #201
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 35 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
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Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Physics (with Professional Placement) BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 92% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 157 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Mathematics and Physics (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Physics with a foundation year (4 years) BSc (Hons) | University of Kent | 51% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £22700 | 93 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 69% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £27400 | 180 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £26250 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 79% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £16500 | 119 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 73% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £35000 | 171 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 87% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £19600 | 227 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 98% | 10% | 30% | £9250 | £26500 | 137 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 87% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 131 | Paisley | On campus Full-time Sandwich |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- 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, 2023