UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GF13

Mathematics and Physics

Name: Mathematics and Physics
Price: 29600 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£29,600Per Year (Intl)

£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary

86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about solving complex problems. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying mathematics at university encourages you to think in an entirely different way. Through the introduction to new mathematical concepts not explored at school level, you will develop a rigorous mindset, and gain invaluable problem-solving skills and analytical skills. Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Calculus and Mathematical Analysis

Linear Algebra and Vector Spaces

Classical Mechanics

Electromagnetism and Waves

Probability and Statistics

Quantum Mechanics

Abstract Algebra and Number Theory

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

UCAS Code:GF13

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A* - A*AB

A*A*A* - A*AB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A*; Physics at B. Applicants with Further Mathematics preferred. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

38 - 34 points

from 38 points with 766 at HL to 34 points with 765 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 7; Physics at 5. Your Mathematics qualifications must have been achieved no more than two academic years prior to entry. SL: English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£29,000	£33,000	£40,000
3 years	£26,500	£31,000	£39,000
5 years	£32,500	£41,000	£56,500

UK subject average: £31,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary

This course

£31,000

UK average

£31,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary

This course

£41,000

UK average

£31,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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: CAH09-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working

20%Studying

10%Work & Study

85%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

74%

Overall

Teaching on my course

86%

Learning opportunities

80%

Assessment and feedback

62%

Academic support

73%

Organisation and management

68%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

61%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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