University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Physics with Philosophy

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

This joint degree programme introduces fundamental and applied physics, while developing a philosophical understanding of the world we live in and the place we occupy within it. Combining physics with philosophy offers students the chance to study, reflect on, and understand scientific material. Students can apply philosophical theory and ask the fundamental questions designed to investigate, enhance, and expand knowledge.

Students have the opportunity to learn from, and work alongside, our team of academics who can support and encourage them to apply imagination, creativity, and rigour to the solution of real-world problems. Individual and group projects during the course are designed to develop transferable skills.

Key highlights

  • Covers both fundamental and applied physics
  • Develops philosophical understanding of the world and our place in it
  • Apply philosophical theory to investigate and expand scientific knowledge
  • Work alongside academics tackling real-world problems
  • Individual and group projects build transferable skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Maths. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Maths BTEC qualifications will be considered provided a grade B is obtained in A Leve…
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — overall to include
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — to include to include a Grade B in Maths
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Physicist
  • Research scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Science writer
  • Physics teacher
  • Policy analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 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 University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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