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University degree

Mathematics and Physics

Loughborough University
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Interested in maths and physics? Explore the profound connection which exists between these two subjects on our BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics degree. Merge mathematical proof with physical understanding to explore the laws underpinning our universe.

Our BSc Mathematics and Physics degree is ideal for those looking to combine the logic and proof of mathematics with the profound insights into the physical world offered by the study of physics. Physics underpins the fundamental laws that govern everything from the smallest particles to the vast universe around us, and serves as the toolkit for modern engineering and the physical sciences. At Loughborough, you will study the foundational principles of physics while developing your problem-solving, experimental, mathematical, and computational skills which are valued in a wide range of workplaces and careers.

This degree combines the core physics course with pure and applied mathematics modules, enabling you to gain a deep understanding of physical phenomena combined with the rigour necessary to appreciate the mathematical foundations that underpin our physical theories.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts45%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
81%
In work or further study after
80%
In professional / skilled jobs
70%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£31,000
After 15 months
£31,000
3 years on
£43,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support73%
Well organised90%
Learning resources88%
Student community92%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Loughborough University's own site.
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