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MSci Physics with Year in Computer Science

1 Study option · UndergraduateUniversity Park Campus

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Are you interested in how the world works and the technology used to shape it? Study the theories of physics with the practical applications of computer science.

This combination will help to ensure you graduate career ready. You'll receive a comprehensive physics education taught by award-winning academics. Throughout the degree you'll gain skills in mathematical modelling and programming. The year studying computer science will advance your computational skills. You can apply these to your physics research project in the final year. For example, using machine learning techniques in physics, or carrying out simulations for computational astrophysics.

Why choose this course?

  • Study two interdisciplinary topics to graduate career-ready

  • Learn about modelling, programming, software engineering and AI

  • 91% of our undergraduates are in full-time employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science, HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020 graduates)

  • 18th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Computer Science and Information Systems)

  • 12th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Physics and Astronomy)

  • Taught by award-winning academics and researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Msci (Hon) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
F4G4
Institution code:
N84

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Application codes

Course code:
F4G4
Institution code:
N84

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74 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

84 Go onto work and study

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