MA Philosophy and Physics
About this course
MA in Physics and Philosophy, combining physics and philosophy. Core topics include Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a final-year project offering an independent, open-ended research piece that can be dissertation-based, practical, or computational.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- The Physical Universe A
- The Physical Universe B
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Calculus 1
- Algebra
- Calculus II
- Experience, Knowledge and Reality
- Dynamical Phenomena
- Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
- Energy and Matter
- Quantum Mechanics
- Introduction to the Solid State
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Project
- Case Studies in Physical Sciences
- Statistical Physics and Stochastic Systems
- Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Philosophy and Physics at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MA Philosophy and Physics at University of Aberdeen do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Philosophy and Physics at University of Aberdeen?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Philosophy and Physics at University of Aberdeen?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does MA Philosophy and Physics at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Philosophy and Physics at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.