Physics (BSc)

at Cardiff University

Course structure

 

This is a three-year full-time degree. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules, along with some optional modules. Modules are typically worth 10 or 20 credits and you need to earn 120 credits a year.

 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

 

Year one

The range of modules in year one is designed to stimulate your interest in physics while giving you a sound foundation upon which to build in later years. At the end of the first year, you may continue with your original degree choice or choose another of our physics and astronomy degrees.

 

You will study core modules worth 110 credits and one optional 10-credit module.

 

In the Spring Semester you can choose between optional modules, such as Introduction to Astrophysics, How the Human Body Works or Communicating Science.

 

Year two

Year two of the course continues to build on the core physics material and offers a choice for your one optional module.

 

Year three

The final year of the course allows you to specialise and study selected topics in depth. A 20-credit physics-related research project gives you the opportunity to apply your physics learning and to develop skills in independent research, making presentations, report writing and information management.

A level
AAB-ABB. Must include grade A in Maths or grade B in Maths and Physics. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.

 

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

 

International Baccalaureate
34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Maths or grade 6 HL Maths and Physics.

 

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

 

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

 

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

 

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

 

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

 

Fees for overseas status

• £23,450

We provide a range of support to help our students to find the career opportunities that suit them best, such as a Careers Adviser who is partially located in the School, on-site careers fairs and employer visits. We also aim to prepare our students by providing them with the skills they need to succeed in obtaining jobs and feeling confident in their chosen workplace.

 

Employers include UK and international universities plus organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Tata Steel, Lockheed Martin, National Instruments and Barclays.

 

Graduate careers

• Research scientist
• Statistician
• Airline pilot
• Data Analyst
• Science communicator
• Teacher
• Software engineer