BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology,
About this course
BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, covering particle physics and the physics of the cosmos. The programme includes Quantum Information, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Gravitation and Cosmology. Research projects are conducted at large-scale facilities including CERN.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 25%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 27%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, at Swansea University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, at Swansea University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology, at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.