Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons)
University of St Andrews
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) at University of St Andrews for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physics.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28500 | £30500 | £34500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30500 | £26000 - £38000 | £30000 - £45500 |
All Physics courses of University of St Andrews
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 |
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Course Description
Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) at University of St Andrews
| 35% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 0% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
The University of St Andrews uses contextual data for applicants domiciled in the UK for fees purposes to indicate which of our academic entry requirements (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/academic-entry-explained) are most likely to be relevant. You can use the indicator (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/indicator) on our website to tell you which category of entry requirements you will need to look at.
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes. 1) SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing science, Geography, Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade), Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. 2) GSCE (5 or B) in English language or English literature, and one GSCE (5 or B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. Applicants with other qualifications including other International or European qualifications should refer to our website for further information and country specific entry requirements www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of ability to use English sufficiently well to be able to fully participate in and benefit from this course of study. The University accepts a wide range of language tests and language qualifications. Please refer to our website for further details and our current minimum English language requirements: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons)
| EU | £30160 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £30160 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Home fees for 2024-2025 are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government but are expected to remain at £1,820
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.
University Rankings
of University of St Andrews
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of St Andrews in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of St Andrews in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #2
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #5
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #201
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #4
- #201
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- Mathematics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #5
- #495
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- Mathematical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of St Andrews
About University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland. Teaching at this institution began in the year of 1410, making it one of the oldest universities not just in Scotland, but also in the English-speaking world. St Andrews has repeatedly been ranked among the top universities in the United Kingdom by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, ensuring prospective students that they can expect an experience that satisfies their desire to learn and excel.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Theoretical Physics MPhys | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £20800 | - | Belfast |
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Theoretical Physics Msci (Hons) | University College London | 76% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £35000 | 211 | London |
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Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 100% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | - | St Andrews |
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Theoretical Physics MSc | University of Bristol | 85% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol |
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Theoretical Physics MPhys | University of Sussex | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 134 | Brighton |
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Physics with Theoretical Physics Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £41650 | 211 | London |
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Physics with Theoretical Physics Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 83% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 184 | Nottingham |
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Physics with Theoretical Physics (with placement year) MPhys | Loughborough University of Technology | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 161 | Loughborough |
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Mathematical and Theoretical Physics MMath (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 78% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 141 | Aberystwyth |
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Theoretical Physics MPhys | The University of York | 65% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £28800 | 164 | York |
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FAQ about Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) University of St Andrews
- 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 £28500 15 months after graduation, £30500 3 years after graduation and £34500 after graduation.
- Teaching Professionals (35%), Administrative occupations (15%), Elementary occupations (5%), Engineering professionals (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 100. This means that 100% 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 St Andrews achieved the highest ranking for Mathematics. It is ranked #2 in (Mathematics). See all subject rankings for University of St Andrews.
- Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of St Andrews.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 216 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Theoretical Physics students in the UK.
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
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024