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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F300

Physics

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Physics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our students often say their enthusiasm to study Physics stems from wanting to learn more about the Higgs particle, dark matter, nanotechnology or just a wide-ranging curiosity about how things really work. Whatever your reasons, our Physics department aims to inform and excite in the study of Physics, the most fundamental of the sciences. As one of the most respected centres for Physics teaching and research in the UK, we can promise you a vibrant environment, where you can pursue your studies and plan your future career. International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism and Optics
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Relativity and Cosmology
Experimental Physics and Laboratory Skills
Mathematical Methods for Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
UCAS Code:F300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - AAC

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors that may have impacted an applicant's education will be considered and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subjects: A-levels AA in Maths and Physics, plus a Pass in the practical element of any Science A-levels being taken

International Baccalaureate

34 points

6,6,5 at Higher Level OR 34 points overall and including 6 in Maths at Higher Level and 6 in Physics at Higher Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£19,500£27,500£35,500
5 years£28,500£36,500£43,500

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 13% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
20%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
96%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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