Physics with a Foundation Year
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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SEP-26

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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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 ...Read more

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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35th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
What students say
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27 Jan 26

The beach across the street. Gower. Cheaper food, better library hours, more library space for students, more vegan food...Read more

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Billy
27 Jan 26

Near the beach great location, good course and lecturers..Read more

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£24,000 per year

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£24,000 per year

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Julia
27 Jan 26
Physics with a Foundation Year
The beach across the street. Gower. Cheaper food, better library hours, more library space for students, more vegan food....
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Billy
27 Jan 26
Physics with a Foundation Year
Near the beach great location, good course and lecturers...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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