Physics and Philosophy

BSc Physics and Philosophy

Programme structure
Year 1:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Additional unit from Joint Honours school
• Introduction to Philosophy A and B
• Introduction to Formal Logic
• Choose from: Philosophical Texts 1, 2, 3 or 4; Introduction to Philosophy of Science

Year 2:

• 50% Core Physics
• Realism
• Normativity
• Plus at least two units from:

- Epistemology
- Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind
- Ethics
- Philosophy of Language
- Logic 2
- Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Mathematics
- Or other second-year unit offered

Year 3:

• Core Physics and a number of options
• Final year Research Project or Dissertation
• Two Philosophy optional units
• One extended essay
• At least one Philosophy of Science unit

Entry Requirements

14-19 Advanced Diploma

• Grade A overall in the Diploma in Engineering plus AA in Mathematics and Phsyics at A-level

BTEC: DDD-DDM

Access

• Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 12 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit, with Distinctions in Mathematics and Physics

SQA

• AH: AAA-AAB including AA in Mathematics and Physics

Welsh Bacc

• Pass Advanced Diploma plus AA in Mathematics and Physics at A-level

IB Diploma

• 37-35 points overall with 6 in both Mathematics and Physics at Higher level

EB

• 85-80% overall with 8 in both Mathematics and Physics

IELTS

• 6.5 overall to include 6.5 in each part

Subjects required at GCSE or equivalent
English language

Selection:
UCAS form

Deferred Entry:
Welcomed