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University degree

Mathematics and Physics

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

Join a University ranked in the UK top five for both physics and mathematics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also appreciate the applications of mathematics in areas of physics and want access to the exciting and specialised subjects offered by the School of Physics, then this four-year, joint-honours course can offer you both.Your mathematics study will focus on the areas of applied mathematics that are most linked to physics, such as the mathematical modelling of physical problems through differential equations; quantum information theory; and random matrix theory. You will also cover a range of topics in physics, such as special relativity, electromagnetism and superconductors.Think Big bursaries are available to support international undergraduate students in this subject area. maths, statistics, mechanics, programming, quantum mechanics maths, statistics, mechanics, programming, quantum mechanics Join a University ranked in the UK top five for both physics and mathematics research ( THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning. If you love the challenge of thinking through a maths question and the satisfaction of having solved a difficult problem but also appreciate the applications of mathematics in areas of physics and want access to the exciting and specialised subjects offered by the School of Physics, then this four-year, joint-honours course can o

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts10%
160-175 pts25%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts15%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
82%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,000
After 15 months
£34,500
3 years on
£48,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching87%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support77%
Well organised83%
Learning resources85%
Student community89%
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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 University of Bristol's own site.
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