Physics with Education BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Students undertaking the BSc Physics with Education graduate with a degree in physics and are also qualified to teach physics in secondary schools.
The course will cover all of the core topics of a degree in physics alongside education modules, and will include school placements that will give students on the course the necessary first-hand experience of teaching in the classroom.
The first two years of the course are the same as the BSc (Hons) Physics course - and it is possible to transfer between the courses up to the end of the second year.
You will be taught by research-active academics who are specialists in their field. UWS is part of a group of Scottish universities which have formed a research alliance with the aim of placing Scotland at the forefront of physics research.
Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 44 graduates of Physics with Education BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Physics with Education BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics with Education BSc (Hons) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £32000 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27500 - £33000 | £23500 - £27000 | £26000 - £34500 |
All Physics courses of University of the West of Scotland
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25479 | £24514 | £28116 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23782 - £28383 | £18792 - £27897 | £20130 - £32846 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Physics with Education, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics with Education BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 93% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Including Maths and Physics.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including Maths and Physics plus GCSE English. . Entry to Year 2 with A Levels in BBB including Maths plus GCSE English.
Entry to Year 3 with a HND with a B in the Graded Unit in either Physics or Applied Science.
Including Maths, English and Physics.
For entry to Year 2 that must include Maths.
Must include Maths, English and Physics.
Including Maths, English and Physics.
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) in Access to STEM.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Physics with Education, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Physics with Education BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | 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:
January 1, 2024
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 the West of Scotland in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of the West of Scotland in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #6
- #301
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #8
- #48
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- Physics & Astronomy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Physics in the UK?
About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 32.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
32.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
25% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)