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MSci Physics with Year in Computer Science at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Are you interested in how the world works and the technology used to shape it? Study the theories of physics with the practical applications of computer science. This combination will help to ensure you graduate career ready. You'll receive a comprehensive physics education taught by award-winning academics. Throughout the degree you'll gain skills in mathematical modelling and programming. The year studying computer science will advance your computational skills. You can apply these to your physics research project in the final year. For example, using machine learning techniques in physics, or carrying out simulations for computational astrophysics. Why choose this course?

  • Study two interdisciplinary topics to graduate career-ready
  • Learn about modelling, programming, software engineering and AI
  • 91% of our undergraduates are in full-time employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science, HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020 graduates)
  • 18th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Computer Science and Information Systems)
  • 12th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Physics and Astronomy)
  • Taught by award-winning academics and researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Physics-with-Computer-Science-MSci-Hons-U7UPHYCSY.html

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F4G4
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).

Student Outcomes

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72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
86%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £30750* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £30750* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
MSci Physics with Year in Computer Science at University of Nottingham - UCAS