Course Overview
In your third year, you can do a ten-week group research project with one of our industrial partners, such as Airbus Defence and Space, Jorin Ltd., Domino Printing, or Weatherford International. You will gain invaluable project, budget, and team management experience working professionally on an actual project. You can gain first-hand experience in physics education through a final-year mentoring scheme with physics teachers in local schools, working for half a day a week over one semester.
General Eligibility
A/AS-levels: AAB-ABB including Physics and Maths. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. General Studies accepted.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction in Maths and Physics Level 3 modules. Plus she graded a B in Maths A-level.
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including:
5 in HL Physics and 5 in HL Maths
OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths 'Analysis and Approaches' (SL Maths 'Applications and Interpretation' not accepted)
OR 6 in SL Physics and 6 in HL Maths
HL Maths accepted within both 'Analysis and Approaches' and 'Applications and Interpretation'
BTEC Nationals: Pass Science or Engineering Extended Diploma with DDM, and B at A-level Maths
Part Time Work Details
Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.