University of Sussex

Physics and Astronomy (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

University of SussexOn campus - in person, United Kingdom

Course overview

Open doors in Physics and Astronomy and discover your passion. Develop core skills driven by current research to build the foundation to succeed.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year builds core skills before full degree study
  • Teaching driven by current physics and astronomy research

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCC — to include A-levels should normally include both Mathematics and Physics, with at least grade C in Mathematics. Applications from A-level students without Mathematics and/or Physics will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • GCSE: 4 or above — GCSEs: In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C).
  • Other qualification — Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please c…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Careers this course leads to

  • Physicist
  • Astronomer
  • Research scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Physics teacher
  • Software developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £23,500 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 Sussex, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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