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Physics with Theoretical Physics with research placement

  • Master of Physics (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 4 October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

If you love exploring the deep connections between mathematics and theoretical physics, this course is for you.

Our course will help you develop your scientific computing and theoretical modelling skills to understand and solve complex physical problems. You will also learn about fundamental theoretical physics and the intertwining of space, time, matter and energy. You will develop and apply theoretical models, learn about active matter and general relativity and investigate nonlinear physics and quantum optics.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the field-leading research happening within the department, through your project.

Some of our recent graduates have gone on to enjoy careers in engineering, finance and renewable energies and have gone on to work at companies such as Boeing, KPMG and the National Physics Laboratory.

Flexibility

You'll study the same units as for our Physics and Physics with Astrophysics courses in year one. In later years, core material expands to include more computational physics, further mathematics and foundational theoretical physics. This gives you the greatest flexibility and makes it possible to change between courses if your interests change once you're at Bath. It also allows you to modify your placement or study abroad options, or even whether you are on a bachelor’s or master’s programme after you've started.

In your final year, you’ll carry out a substantial project, choosing from a wide range of topics and types. You’ll study a wide-range of topics in theoretical physics, and you can also choose some broader options to enable you to experience a taster of a field you might be considering for graduate employment.

Master of Physics

The MPhys degree gives you the opportunity to enhance and deepen your knowledge compared to BSc courses. We offer a wide range of MPhys options at the forefront of research, from quantum field theory to graphene and topological insulators. You’ll also carry out a major master’s level research project during your final year. This offers you an immersive and authentic experience of physics research and is excellent preparation for postgraduate study or a research career.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Master of Physics (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 4 October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N133
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N133
Institution code:
B16
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA

Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Further Mathematics is not required for this course. If you do study Further Mathematics, you must still achieve A in both Maths and Physics.

Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.

Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

T Level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units and 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Physics units.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics.

In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course.

Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics.

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

Typical offer: D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.

We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science and you need to have studied as many units in Physical Science as possible. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your units before making an application.

GSCE requirements:
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) fees for 2027/28 have not yet been confirmed and are subject to parliamentary approval.

For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/

For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/

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