Course summary
Our interesting and challenging Physics & Philosophy MSci will enable you to investigate the connection between these two subjects and take this study to master’s level in both. You will study the fundamental aspects of physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Studying philosophy will help you to develop your understanding of reality and our knowledge of it, as well as develop skills in reasoning and arguments. Key benefits
- Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department have won Nobel Prizes.
- Research lies at the heart of our department, so you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.
- The Philosophy Department is ranked 4th in the UK and 6th in Europe (QS World Rankings by Subject 2018)
- You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.
- Study the skies using King’s own rooftop observatory and telescope.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
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:
- VF53
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Required subjects: Physics and Mathematics
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill | |
PTE Academic | 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill | |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills | |
Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill | |
Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill | |
Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band D.
Band D
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageKing's Admissions Office
+44 (0) 20 7123 4843