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University degree

Physics with Computing

Loughborough University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Our BSc in Physics with Computing allows you to combine the study of physics with key aspects of computing and mathematics to develop a powerful skillset. Learn more. Explore the laws that underpin our universe while building the experimental and computational expertise valued by employers.

Our BSc Physics with Computing degree allows you to combine the study of physics with key aspects of computing and mathematics, providing you with a skillset highly sought-after in both research and industry. Physics underpins the fundamental laws that govern everything from the smallest particles to the vast universe around us, and serves as the toolkit for modern engineering and the physical sciences. At Loughborough, you will study the foundational principles of physics while developing your problem-solving, experimental, mathematical, and computational skills which are valued in a wide range of workplaces and careers.

This degree combines the core physics course with the study of computational physics including algorithm design, big data, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts1%
112-127 pts8%
128-143 pts30%
144-159 pts23%
160-175 pts16%
176-191 pts6%
192-207 pts6%
208-223 pts7%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
98% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel98%
baccalaureate1%
none1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
93%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£40,500
3 years on
£58,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support75%
Well organised93%
Learning resources90%
Student community93%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Loughborough University's own site.
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