BSc (Hons) Physics at Swansea University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Physics building analytical reasoning and mathematical problem solving to understand the quantum world and the cosmos, with an advanced project supervised by internationally recognised academics. The curriculum is shaped by research spanning semiconductors, nanophysics, lasers, antimatter, quantum fields and the early universe, with collaborations at facilities such as CERN.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Physics | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, year abroad or year in industry) | 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, Experimental Physics. Year 3: Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Atomic Physics and a Physics Project, with optional modules.

Career pathways

Graduates work as research physicists, data scientists, AI and software engineers, demand forecasters, patent examiners and quantitative finance analysts across government research, aerospace, defence, energy, nuclear, engineering, education and space; a significant share go on to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc (3 years): AAB-BBC at A level including grade B in A-level Maths; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS points from three highest qualifications including 40 UCAS tariff points in A-levels Maths and Physics. With a foundation year: CCD-DDD including A-level Maths or Physics; 96 UCAS tariff points including 32 in the relevant subject; IB 26 including 4 at Higher Level Maths or 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 (4 years with a foundation year, year abroad or year in industry)

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