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BSc Physics

University of East Anglia

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Physics. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, and Mathematical Modelling. Teaching takes place in small groups, and optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as astrophysics, geophysics, quantum theory, and fluid mechanics. The final year includes a Physics Project and an advanced laboratory module.

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Institution
University of East Anglia
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Physics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
F300
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£31,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including Mathematics and Physics

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 77%
  • Assessment and feedback: 83%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 69%
  • Learning resources: 81%
  • Student voice: 72%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 25%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
  • Engineering professionals: 10%
  • Caring personal services: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 51%
  • London: 18%
  • South East: 15%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • ELECTROMAGNETISM AND WAVES
  • LABORATORY AND SKILLS FOR PHYSICS
  • GEOPHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS
  • COMPUTATION AND MODELLING
  • PROPERTIES OF MATTER
  • MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
  • TOPICS AND LABORATORY IN PHYSICS
  • FURTHER MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
  • HEAT, ATOMS AND SOLIDS
  • FLUID FLOW - THEORY AND COMPUTATION
  • QUANTUM THEORY
  • ELECTRONICS
  • STELLAR PHYSICS
  • PHYSICS PROJECT
  • ADVANCED PHYSICS LABORATORY
  • ANALYTICAL MECHANICS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THEORY
  • PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
  • PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS
  • DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION
  • ELECTRONICS
  • ENERGY TRANSITIONS
  • STELLAR PHYSICS
  • CONTROL SYSTEMS
  • MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES
  • GENERAL RELATIVITY
  • PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
  • THE PHYSICS OF THE UNIVERSE
  • NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
  • SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
  • FLUIDS AND WAVES
  • SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Physics at University of East Anglia earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £40,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Physics.

What do graduates of BSc Physics at University of East Anglia do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics at University of East Anglia?

85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Physics at University of East Anglia?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Physics at University of East Anglia?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.