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University degree

Mathematics and Physics

Loughborough University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

There is a profound connection between physics and maths – something you’ll discover on our Mathematics and Physics MPhys (Hons) course. Explore more about this course right here. Merge mathematical proof with physical understanding to explore the laws underpinning our universe.

Our MPhys 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
80-95 pts1%
112-127 pts3%
128-143 pts23%
144-159 pts28%
160-175 pts16%
176-191 pts12%
192-207 pts6%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts4%
240+ pts2%
How they qualified
99% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel99%
otherHE1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
93%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£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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