MPhys (Hons) Physics at Swansea University

Programme overview

Four-year integrated MPhys (Hons) Physics building on the BSc physics curriculum, with study drawing on research strengths from semiconductors and lasers to antimatter, quantum fields and the early universe, and collaborations with CERN.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Physics | Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with a year abroad or an integrated master's and year in industry) | Intake: September | Study mode: integrated | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core physics modules shared with the BSc (classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermal and statistical physics, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter and atomic physics), delivered as a four-year integrated master's.

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

MPhys (4 years): A*AB-AAB at A level including A-level Maths or Physics; mixed qualifications 136 UCAS points from three highest qualifications including 40 UCAS tariff points in A-levels Maths and Physics; International Baccalaureate 34 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Physics and Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), or 34 overall with the equivalent Physics and Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation) levels. 5-year MPhys routes (year abroad; integrated master's with year in industry): AAB-BBC including grade B in A-level Maths. 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: 4 years full-time (5 years with a year abroad or an integrated master's and year in industry)

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