BSc Theoretical Physics, /
About this course
BSc in Physics, a three-year full-time undergraduate programme. Core topics include statistics. Mathematics for Physicists modules run across all three years, and practical work includes laboratory physics and group projects. A final-year Theoretical Physics Project is available, along with a Science Communication with Placement option.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AB-ABB to include Grade A in A Level Maths IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Physics and "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level in Physics and 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- Classical Mechanics
- Astronomy, Cosmology, and Special Relativity
- Mathematics for Physicists I
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Mathematics for Physicists II
- Practical Physics
- Ffiseg Ymarferol
- Electromagnetism
- Laboratory physics and group projects
- Mathematics for Physicists III
- Thermal and statistical physics
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Theoretical physics and astrophysics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Gravity and Cosmology
- Theoretical Physics Project
- Advanced Theoretical Physics
- Science Communication with Placement
- Atomic Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Theoretical Physics, / 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 Theoretical Physics, / 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 Theoretical Physics, / at Swansea University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Theoretical Physics, / at Swansea University?
The typical offer is A*AB at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Theoretical Physics, / 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 Theoretical Physics, / at Swansea University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.