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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F301

Physics with a Foundation Year

University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Physics with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia UEA is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Norwich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Overview Our BSc Physics with a Foundation Year programme will prepare you with everything you need to study Physics at undergraduate level here at UEA. We’ll fully support you with all the necessary knowledge and skills needed for a successful degree, and you’ll make a smooth transition into university study and research. Once you’ve completed the foundation year, you’ll progress onto your BSc Physics degree. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Physics and Mechanics
Experimental Skills and Data Analysis
Waves and Oscillations
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
Computational Physics Methods
UCAS Code:F301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted. Contextual offer: CDD. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East Anglia UEA

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£20,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,500£31,500£40,500

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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

45%Working
15%Studying
30%Seeking Work
70%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of East Anglia UEA

University of East Anglia UEA offers Physics with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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