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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: A033
Physics with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
5 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Physics with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary - Be a physicist from day one, using key principles to solve real-world problems. - Explore the universe, from black holes to the Higgs Boson. - Specialise in anything from astro to particle physics. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics for Physics
Classical Mechanics and Waves
Electricity and Magnetism
Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics
Experimental Physics and Laboratory Skills
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Computational Physics and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:A033
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£48,950
Home Student Fee
£18,000
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 — Sheffield Hallam University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £29,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £30,000 | £37,000 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
79%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
57%Learning resources
91%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Sheffield Hallam University
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