BSc (Hons) Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology at Swansea University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology covering the fundamental physics of matter and the origin of the cosmos, with specialist study in astronomy and astrophysics, gravitation and cosmology, quantum information, and nuclear and advanced particle physics. Teaching is shaped by research links including CERN.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Physics | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Classical Mechanics, Astronomy, Cosmology and Special Relativity, Mathematics for Physicists I-II, Quantum Mechanics I, Practical Physics. Year 2: Electromagnetism, Laboratory Physics and Group Projects, Thermal and Statistical Physics, Quantum Mechanics II, Particle Experiments and Astrophysics. Year 3: Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Gravity and Cosmology, Advanced Particle Physics and a Particle Physics and Cosmology project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include research physicist, data scientist, AI and software engineer, demand forecaster, patent examiner and quantitative finance analyst, across government research, aerospace, defence, energy, engineering and education; many pursue postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer A*AB-ABB at A level including A-level Maths or Physics; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS points from three highest qualifications including 40 UCAS tariff points in A-levels Maths and Physics; International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Physics and Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Physics and 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation). BTEC and Access not offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee for the first year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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