MPhys Physics with Spanish
About this course
MPhys in Physics with Spanish, a 5-year physics degree incorporating advanced language study and a compulsory international placement year abroad. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Language & Translation, and Entrepreneurship. The course features a final-year Physics Research Project undertaken within a research centre or external organisation. The first year covers core fundamentals through Spanish 1, Foundation Physics, and Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers. The second year builds competence with Spanish 2, Quantum & Statistical Physics, Physics of the Solid State, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics, and Mathematical Physics, alongside an optional employability module. The third year is spent abroad on an international work, volunteer or study placement. The fourth year advances linguistic and scientific capabilities via Spanish 3, Professional Skills, and Computational Projects. Optional modules across the final years allow specialisation in areas such as Quantum Mechanics and Relativity, Advanced Solid State Physics, Astrophysics II, Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Physics in Medicine, Ionising Radiation in Medicine, Medical Radiation Simulation, Planetary Systems, High Energy Astrophysics, Laser Physics, Plasma Physics, Physics of Materials Characterisation, The Physics of Nanomaterials, and Cosmology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics, Physics and Spanish OR A*AB including Mathematics, Physics and Spanish IB: 36 points overall including 6 6 6 at Higher Level including Mathematics, Physics and Spanish.
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What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Modules
- Spanish 1
- Foundation Physics
- Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
- Spanish 2
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Physics of the Solid State
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Mathematical Physics
- Employability for Physics
- International Placement – Year Abroad
- Spanish 3
- Professional Skills
- Computational Projects
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Physics in Medicine
- Physics Research Project
- Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Medical Radiation Simulation
- Planetary Systems
- High Energy Astrophysics
- Laser Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Physics of Materials Characterisation
- The Physics of Nanomaterials
- Cosmology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Spanish at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £31,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Spanish at Queen's University Belfast do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Spanish at Queen's University Belfast?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Physics with Spanish at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does MPhys Physics with Spanish at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Spanish at Queen's University Belfast?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.