Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)
Loughborough University

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(4.5)

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Qualification

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

Location

Loughborough University

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

4 Year

Course info

Our BSc Physics with Computing degree allows you to combine the study of physics with key aspects of computing and mathematics, providing you with a skillset highly sought-after in both research and industry.

Physics underpins the fundamental laws that govern everything from the smallest particles to the vast universe around us, and serves as the toolkit for modern engineering and the physical sciences. At Loughborough, you will study the foundational principles of physics while developing your problem-solving, experimental, mathematical, and computational skills which are valued in a wide range of workplaces and careers. This degree combines the core physics course with the study of computational physics including algorithm design, big data, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence. ###

What’s the difference between MPhys and BSc?

Our MPhys programmes offer a competitive edge in the job market due to their advanced content, highlighting commitment and specialised knowledge. The MPhys programmes include an extended research project, allowing deep exploration and potential contributions to human knowledge. For careers needing deep physics understanding and research capability, an MPhys bolsters prospects. While a BSc partially meets Chartered Physicist and Chartered Scientist requirements, MPhys fully satisfies them.

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What students say

Joel Griffin

Loughborough University

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Great campus uni, lots going on, great societies (e.g. The Christian Union), everyone is pretty friendly, study spaces are always pretty busy

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Filip Janas

Loughborough University

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

I like the small town feel and how you bump into your friends (compared to studying at like london or something) I don’t really like the clubs at the union (music-wise), so maybe that could be changed.

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Adam Ali

Loughborough University

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Loughborough epitomises the fantastical campus experience you see in movies and such. The greenery throughout the campus and cliques you see walking around the university, I'd you want the campus feel during your time at uni you want Loughborough! A caveat that comes with this is the size of the campus but the shuttle bus mitigate this.

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Girish Tripathy

Loughborough University

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Good crowd, good student experience, really peaceful town. State-of-the-art academic facilities and a good international student atmosphere.

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Ivan Chen

Loughborough University

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

It’s an amazing university. The campus is big and beautiful. The facilities are amazing especially the sports of course. There are many places to study and there are many support services available for students’ studies. There isn’t much fault but there is one; the food in catered halls can be a bit poor. Also, the wifi can be poor too but I guess that’s because there are thousands of students on campus

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Yash

Loughborough University

Reviewed: 12/11/24

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

All the facilities they provide...like the sports and supports that's good. But the events details can't be found easily.

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Joe

Loughborough University

Reviewed: 28/03/22

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Accommodation is decent, dining halls are a good place to socialise. Decent amount of societies, could be more. People aren't too social unless events are to do with drinking. Facilities/ computer labs are pretty good, good amount of study spaces. Easy access to Nottingham and Leicester (can't comment on them, not been). Everything you need in town, Spoons is nice (even though I don't drink). Lecturers are also alright. Best part for me is definitely the people and how close everyone is, so easy to organise things to do. Worst part is also the people, decent amount of people who have fragile egos and feel emasculated by everything, also big drinking culture, so can get loud in village + messy.

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Tiah Ittan

Loughborough University

Reviewed: 12/11/24

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Best thing about the uni are the clubs and campus facilities. Something I would improve about the uni is to give every single course a reading week instead of a select number of courses

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Roohullah Roohullah

Loughborough University

Reviewed: 13/10/25

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Best being the amazing facilities at the UNI. Worst being the parking experience as a commuter. Where you have to park 20 minutes of walk away from the lecture halls of computer science.

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Carl

Loughborough University

Reviewed: 17/01/20

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Lots of good fun where we get too meet lots of new people and experience things that wouldn't be possible anywhere else. I learnt lots of things from several very smart lecturers from all sorts of backgrounds that know what is useful after university

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Bartek Czajkowski

Loughborough University

Reviewed: 12/11/25

Physics with Computing (with placement year) - BSc (Hons)

Best aspect is the community and how people are really competitve and want to work together for the bettering of the community. Worst aspect is some of the unrefurbished buildings which are next in line to be refurbished. Some of the processes that students have to go through at the university.

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