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York , England ,United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Physics with Philosophy

Get an insight into the minds of the great thinkers, where the works of Newton and Einstein stand alongside those of Plato and Kant.

Critically evaluate scientific methods and see physics laid bare. Study topics from plasma to paradox and discover fundamental truths about the nature of the Universe.

You'll study the foundations of physics, enhanced by the grand theories of metaphysics, ethics and logic. You'll learn to analyse real-life problems and communicate complex ideas and arguments - key skills for your onward career.

You'll work with world-renowned physicists and philosophers, probing the nature of existence and pushing the boundaries of research.

Intakes

  • Sep

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Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Whatever your career aspirations, we can help you stand out from the crowd.

Our Best University Employability Strategy award from the Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2018 recognises that students from all backgrounds achieve consistently outstanding outcomes at York. Our excellent provision of careers and employability support helps to ensure these outcomes.

Shape your future
During your time studying at York, we offer tailored support and advice to help you understand your options and plan for a career you’ll thrive in.

The following range of York Futures activities has been carefully created with your career journey in mind. From one-to-one advice and skills programmes to careers fairs and internships - we’re here to support you towards your goals. Whether that's graduate employment or further study, we're here to help.

Discover your strengths
Find out more about yourself, and identify careers that suit your strengths with the York Strengths Programme.

Take part in York Strengths to discover what you’re good at, what you love to do and how to use this knowledge to plan your time at York and gain the skills and experience that employers want.
Join York Strengths Online, our interactive course that enables you to discover (and review) your strengths at your own pace, and in a place to suit you.
Come to a York Strengths Development Day session and get feedback from specialists to help you develop your strengths.

Make the most of opportunities outside the classroom, to get a better sense of the career that's right for you. There's lots to try:

broaden your skill set through volunteering, societies and clubs
discover work experience opportunities
develop your business ideas with Enterprise at York, who offer funding and workspaces to make your ideas a success
visit the Careers Team to receive expert careers advice and support to kick start your career journey.

Tap into our culture of innovation and make the connections to kick start your career:

meet employers at a range of campus events and annual careers fairs
engage with professional alumni networks and find a career mentor through York Profiles & Mentors
connect with business advisers through Enterprise at York
gain summer internships or paid project-based internships with local employers
engage with top employers through our network, including recruiters at Aviva, BT, Deloitte, L’Oréal and Santander.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Typical offers for Standard XII (awarded by a recognised Board of Higher Secondary Education) are based on an average score ranging between 75% to 90%.
 
An average score of 90% is comparable to A*AA
An average score of 85% is comparable to AAA
An average score of 80% is comparable to AAB/ABB
An average score of 75% is comparable to BBB
For CBSE and CISCE boards we will accept the overall average score from the best four subjects.
 
For other State Boards, we will accept the overall score from the best five subjects.
 
Good A level and International Baccalaureate grades are also accepted. Actual grades required will vary by course.
 
Course-specific requirements
Visit the course pages for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional requirements such as work experience or submission of written work. 
 
IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component
Duolingo 110 overall, with a minimum of 100 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Communicator High Pass with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component
TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III Merit in all components