BSc PHYSICS WITH A YEAR ABROAD
BSC PHYSICS WITH A YEAR ABROAD
Physics is concerned with the most fundamental questions about nature. It’s an inspiring subject that enables you to cultivate your abstract, creative reasoning and your practical, applied knowledge.
During the first two years of this four-year degree, you’ll explore some major themes in physics. You will also have the opportunity, with our support, to secure a study abroad placement at one of our international higher education partners.
Your third year will be spent at your study abroad location. This will enable you to develop additional skills and networks that will be of immense benefit after you graduate. In your final year, in addition to continuing to study the major themes of physics, you’ll do a project where you have the chance to research a specific topic of your choice.
Throughout the course you will develop an impressive range of transferable skills in mathematics, communication and collaborative work. You will also build practical professional skills in areas like academic research, analytical problem solving and computing. These are highly sought-after skills for which employers in several sectors specifically prefer physics graduates.
Physics is not only a fascinating discipline, but a highly regarded qualification too. Study with us at UEA and you’ll develop a deep curiosity about the workings of our universe and gain powerful scientific skills to employ in a huge range of areas, so you’ll leave as a highly employable graduate.
Our four-year degree programme introduces you to many of the major themes in physics in your first year, before providing more advanced teaching in the second and fourth years, when you can specialise in a particular field. Your course will culminate in a final year project, giving you the chance to research a topic in more detail. Your third year will be spent at your study abroad location.
About
To study physics is to ask questions – to interrogate everything. What is the nature of matter? What are the origins of the universe? What is the basis for the mechanics of sound? And how will that ocean wave move next? Incredibly diverse, abstract and yet also creative, without physics, there would be no answers to many of the questions we face, from the smallest to the most vast.
Study physics at UEA and you’ll be joining a multidisciplinary faculty with a thriving research community that includes specialist groups with expertise in geophysics, astrophysics, fluid mechanics, chemical physics and quantum physics. You will take advantage of top-class facilities, including spectroscopy and ultrafast laser equipment, high-tech geophysics apparatus and experimental wave tanks. And you’ll be able to tailor your degree with a large range of optional modules.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Placement Year and Study Abroad
On this four-year degree programme you will study overseas for a year at one of a broad range of partner universities in North America, Europe, Australasia, or Asia. Here you’ll study advanced level modules from the core subjects as well as some elective modules to suit your interests. It’s also a fantastic chance to show future employers you have what it takes to succeed in an international setting.

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After the Course
Career opportunities in physics are almost as vast as the subject itself. They include everything from academic and research careers to positions in nanotechnology, energy, space research, engineering, telecommunications, education, defence, data science, science journalism, finance, medicine and government agencies. You could also choose to continue your studies to a Master’s or doctorate level.
We work with UEA’s Careers Service to offer you support at every stage of the course, from choosing a career through to applying for graduate jobs.
Career destinations
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
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Research scientist
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Data analyst
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Academic
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Teacher

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Assessment for Year 1
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Assessment for Year 2
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Assessment for Year 3
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Assessment for Year 4
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Assessment for Year 1
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 2
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 3
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 4
We employ a range of assessment methods to best reflect each module and what we hope you will gain from it.
Assessments will usually feature a combination of practical reports, data handling, project work, dissertations, course tests and examinations.
At the end of each year you will be assessed on the basis of coursework, and for some modules project and examination results. For each module you will have the chance to test your skills with two practice or ‘formative’ assignments. That assignment might be a coursework essay, project or exam. Your final year is assessed by coursework, document work, a special subject dissertation and examinations on your special subject in the period after Easter.
The balance of assessment by coursework and exam depends on the modules you choose, but on average Level 4 is 30% coursework and 70% exam, Level 5 is 30% coursework and 70% exam. Level 6 is a placement year which is 100% coursework and is pass/fail – it does not count to your overall degree. The final year is 50% coursework, including a piece of project work, and 50% exam.
Feedback
You will get feedback on your practice assignments from your tutors. The purpose of the feedback is to help you improve your work before your final formal or ‘summative’ assignment and we encourage you to discuss your feedback with your teachers.
For practice assignments we always aim to give you with feedback within 10 working days after you hand it in. For formal assignments we aim for within 20 working days.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
ABB including Mathematics and Physics or BBB including Mathematics and Physics with an A in the Extended Project. Science A-Levels must include a Pass in the practical elementBTEC
Not acceptedScottish highers
AAABB including Mathematics and PhysicsScottish highers advanced
BCC including Mathematics and PhysicsIrish leaving certificate
3 subjects at H2 and 3 subjects at H3 including Mathematics and PhysicsAccess course
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in PhysicsEuropean Baccalaureate
75% overall including 7 in Mathematics and PhysicsInternational Baccalaureate
32 points including HL 5 Mathematics and PhysicsGCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes.
If you do not meet the academic and/or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher Levels in addition to A-Levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
Intakes
The course is open to UK and Overseas applicants. The annual intake is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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