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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Physics (R51)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the BSc (Hons) Physics (R51) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Our IOP (Institute of Physics) accredited degree takes you from a broad appreciation of science to the cutting edge of contemporary physics, combining modern technology and traditional media developed by passionate academics and active researchers. Using mathematical tools and experimental methods, you’ll learn to describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the physical world objectively and quantitatively. By applying the concepts of classical physics, quantum physics and relativity to the study of radiation and matter, from subatomic particles to supermassive black holes, you’ll deve... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Quantum Mechanics
Modern Physics and Relativity
Experimental Physics and Laboratory Skills
Mathematical Methods for Physics
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£25,000£38,500£50,500
5 years£23,000£34,500£50,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↓ down £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
14%Studying
14%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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