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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Are you interested in how the world works and the technology used to shape it? If so, this could be the perfect course for you.
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. You'll be able to use these as tools for problem-solving in later years of the course.
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, machine learning in physics, or computational astrophysics.
Choose optional modules from year two in the areas that interest you most. There's a wide variety of topics including:
- Astrophysics
- Medical physics and imaging
- Semiconductor physics
- Theoretical elementary particle physics
- Quantum dynamics
- Software engineering
- AI and Machine Learning
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
- 16th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Computer Science and Information Systems)
- 15th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 (Physics and Astronomy)
- Taught by award-winning academics and researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science
Careers overview
You'll develop the transferrable skills needed for a future career in physics or computer science. Over 30% of our physics BSc graduates work as programmers and software development professionals (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2020 graduates).
Other popular roles are:
- IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
- Data analysts
- Teaching professionals
- Finance and investment analysts and advisers
Top employers of our graduates from these schools include Experian, Rolls Royce, Accenture and BAE Systems.
School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science, HESA Graduate Outcomes (2020 graduates).
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
30th
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Campus address
University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
24th out of 117 4
16th out of 48 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 227164 72%23rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10089.0 89%32nd
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/ Max 43.02 75%52nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 228168 74%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%25th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.07 77%30th
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