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University degree
Theoretical Physics
University Academy 92 Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course
The technologies of tomorrow will be rooted in our understanding of the physical laws of the universe. Breakthroughs made by theoretical physicists have led to nano materials, solar cells, wireless technologies, and diagnostic imaging. So it’s no surprise that this degree leads to a huge number of career opportunities - you could be modelling climate change, using physics in health to save lives, or even bringing your problem-solving skills to complex issues in law or finance.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts19%
144-159 pts22%
160-175 pts13%
176-191 pts11%
192-207 pts12%
208-223 pts8%
240+ pts2%
How they qualified
94% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels94%
other higher education4%
the IB2%
a foundation year1%
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120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
92%
In work or further study after
94%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,500
3 years on
£37,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations5%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled20%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled15%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback89%
Academic support91%
Well organised94%
Learning resources95%
Student community95%
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Where this degree can lead
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