MPhys Physics with Data Science
About this course
MPhys in Physics and Computer Science, combining physical sciences with computational methods and analytical techniques. Core topics include Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a final-year project working alongside faculty researchers.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 34 points
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What students say
Based on about 124 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 76%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 34%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Data Analysis
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 1
- Mechanics
- Physics Study Success
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 2
- Physics Year 1 Laboratory
- Waves and Fields
- Applying Physics Skills
- Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 3
- Physics Year 2 Laboratory
- Applied Machine Learning
- Quantum Mechanics 1
- Scientific Computing
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Advanced Physics Laboratory A
- Atomic Physics
- Condensed State Physics
- Linear Statistical Models (L6)
- Advanced Physics Laboratory B
- Quantum Mechanics 2
- Statistical Inference (L.6)
- Financial Derivatives
- Lasers and Photonics
- Neural Networks
- Particle Physics
- Semiconductors and Nanomaterial Devices (L6)
- Stellar and Planetary Physics
- MPhys Final Year Project
- Algorithmic Data Science
- Atom Light Interactions
- Cosmology
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Data Science Methods Autumn (L7)
- Galactic Astrophysics
- General Relativity
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Field Theory
- Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
- Advanced Cosmology
- Advanced Natural Language Processing
- Advanced Quantum Field Theory
- Astrophysical Processes
- Beyond the Standard Model
- Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits
- Frontiers in Particle Physics
- Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Monte Carlo Simulations (L7)
- Practical Quantum Technologies
- Wider Topics in Data Science (L7)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £63,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex?
82% 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 Data Science at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does MPhys Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Data Science at University of Sussex?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.