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Physics with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Physics combines analytical reasoning and problem solving using the language of mathematics to understand the universe. If you have a deep desire to understand how everything works, from the subatomic quantum world to the vastness of the cosmos, then the BSc Physics degree at Swansea is the course for you. Our four-year BSc Physics with integrated foundation degree is suitable for students who do not have the necessary qualifications to directly start the three-year degree. It prepares you for the rigours of the BSc and has been developed to expand your core competencies in Physics and Mathematics.Our graduates have become data scientists, AI engineers, demand forecasters, quantitative finance analysts, electromagnetic signature analysts, cost draftsmen, patent examiners and software engineers in sectors which include government research, the private sector, aerospace, defence, energy, engineering and space exploration.A significant percentage of our graduates go on to pursue postgraduate degrees and research with a wide variety of specialisations.

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£ 24,000per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea offers an outstanding study experience across two beachside campuses, with a community of 4,800+ undergraduates and postgraduates from 100+ countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    35th out of 48 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    137 61%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    34th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 83%

    6th

    15

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