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University degree
Theoretical Physics
University of York · York
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course
MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics (with a year in industry) Explore phenomena which experimentation can't easily explain, putting theory into practice with a year in industry Book your place for our Open Days on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026. On a foundation of advanced physics, you'll build your understanding of theoretical techniques. You'll use mathematical analysis and an various computational methods to address complex problems.
You'll learn key skills of analysis and research and write scientific reports. Working to industry standards, you'll simulate huge physical systems using our supercomputers.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts1%
80-95 pts1%
96-111 pts3%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts18%
144-159 pts28%
160-175 pts13%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts4%
How they qualified
94% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel94%
none4%
baccalaureate1%
otherHE1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
70%
In professional / skilled jobs
89%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£30,000
3 years on
£37,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support65%
Well organised83%
Learning resources84%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
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