Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
University of Hull
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at University of Hull 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.
All Physics courses of University of Hull
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 | £22500 | £27000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £25500 | £21000 - £32500 | £19500 - £37500 |
All Physics courses of University of Hull
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28994 | £29005 | £35413 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24988 - £33170 | £23416 - £37085 | £27365 - £46826 |
All Physics Courses in the UK
Course Description
Theoretical Physics at Hull can give you with the mathematical tools to gain a deep understanding of modern physics – from the sub-atomic level to a cosmological scale. You'll be guided by experts in the field with an innovative approach to teaching.
Many of our graduates progress to careers in some of the best-known laboratories and research facilities, including Jodrell Bank and the National Nuclear Laboratory.
Our expertise was recognised as far back as 1969 when we were one of the centres chosen to carry out tests on samples gathered from the Moon by Neil Armstrong’s historic Apollo 11 mission. Fast forward to the present day and we have internationally recognised experts, teaching a cutting edge curriculum and contributing to world class research.
Official Team GB partners
Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it.
What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership.
We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else.
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 Hull
| 35% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics
All Physics courses of University of Hull
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Institution's Own Test |
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 |
| International | £18300 | year 1 |
| 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 |
| International | £19500 | year 1 |
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:
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)
UCAS application code:
F340
University Rankings
of University of Hull
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Hull in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Hull in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #16
- #21
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #22
- #301
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Hull
About University of Hull
List of 183 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Hull - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Hull
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Hull by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9985
- postgraduates:
- 2945
- Total:
- 12930
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Theoretical Physics”: 285 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 221 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 47% | 5% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 116 | Hull |
On campus
Full-time
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 72% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 174 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 153 | York |
On campus
Full-time
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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £28600 | 173 | Nottingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 161 | Loughborough |
On campus
Full-time
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Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 53% | 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) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 78% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £26500 | 135 | Egham |
On campus
Full-time
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Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 93% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 162 | Sheffield |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) University of Hull
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22500 15 months after graduation, £27000 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Artistic, literary and media occupations (35%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Sales occupations (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 35 graduates rated the course 47. This means that 47% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Hull achieved the highest ranking for Physics. It is ranked #21 in (Physics). See all subject rankings for University of Hull.
- Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Hull.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 5.56% Percentile among all Theoretical Physics students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024