Physics and Philosophy

University of Bristol · Bristol

Qualification

Degree

Length

4 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Robin · your guide

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About this course

This course provides an exciting intellectual challenge from the outset. Subsequent years allow you to study the overlap between physics and philosophy in depth. This course allows you to develop a physicist Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research ( THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.

This course provides an exciting intellectual challenge from the outset. In year one, you will study physics and mathematics and philosophical topics such as metaphysics, ethics and the theory of knowledge. Subsequent years allow you to study the overlap between physics and philosophy in depth.

You will study the philosophy of science and the foundations and philosophy of physics, as well as optional units that allow you to pursue further philosophical interests. This course allows you to develop a physicist's broad range of skills, including problem-solving, numeracy and communication. You will supplement these skills with a philosopher's ability to rigorously analyse complex texts and form coherent arguments regarding significant contemporary scientific and societal issues.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

160-175 pts10%

176-191 pts25%

192-207 pts20%

208-223 pts10%

224-239 pts20%

240+ pts20%

How they qualified

75% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:

alevel75%

baccalaureate15%