BSc Mathematics / Physics
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
Mathematics and Physics at Aberystwyth? Mathematics and Physics have been taught at Aberystwyth University since 1872, making the university the first in Wales to teach these subjects. On this dually-accredited degree course you will divide your time equally between these two highly-complementary academic disciplines in departments which are making ground-breaking advances in research and innovation.
The Department of Mathematics maintained its position as one of the best departments in Wales in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2014). All of our research and the impact it has outside universities, was judged to be of international standard. The Departments of Mathematics and Physics are at the forefront of Welsh-medium provision in these subjects at higher education level in Wales.
Check out the module tab for more information. All lecturers in the Department of Mathematics are qualified to PhD level and are research active. The majority have a postgraduate teaching qualification and new staff are required to complete the PGCTHE.
The department also employs a number of part time tutors, with extensive teaching experience, and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.
Key highlights
- Dually-accredited degree split equally between mathematics and physics
- Subjects taught here since 1872, first in Wales
- Mathematics research judged of international standard in REF2014
- Welsh-medium study options available in both subjects
- Taught by PhD-qualified, research-active lecturers
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 112 A Levels BBB-BBC to include B in Mathematics and B in Physics component.
- A-level: BBB-BBC — to include to include B in Mathematics and B in Physics component
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with B; BTEC National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 26-30 — to include with 5 points in Mathematics
Scholarships
Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships
Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.
Up to £2,000Caru Aber International Award
Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
Up to £1,000International Accommodation Award
This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.
International Family Award
International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.
Up to £1,000Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary
The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.
Up to £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo Williams Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.
Welsh Medium Study Bursary
Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.
Careers this course leads to
- Physicist
- Data analyst
- Mathematics or physics teacher
- Research scientist
- Actuarial analyst
- Software developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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