Course Summary

This joint honours course involves the in-depth study of the history of science and physics, but also explores current scientific knowledge and its future applications. History and Philosophy of Science seeks to understand the nature of science and its role in society. Using philosophical, historical and social perspectives you’ll explore the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge. Physics at Leeds combines technical lectures, practical demonstrations, learning labs and personal tutorials to equip you with analytical and problem-solving skills and valuable subject knowledge. Throughout your course you’ll study core modules exploring key questions in history and philosophy of science, as well as quantum mechanics and thermal physics. Then you'll choose from a wide range of optional modules in topics that reflect your interests such as photonics, nuclear physics or the nature of scientific knowledge. You can also choose to study discovery modules from across the wider University.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: FV35

Institution code: L23

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

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including A in Mathematics and B in Physics

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

Scottish Highers accepted in combination with Advanced Highers. Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABC at A Level including A in Mathematics, B in Physics and grade A in the EPQ.

34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in Mathematics at Higher Level and 6 in Physics at Higher Level

including H2 in Mathematics and H3 in Physics

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

European Baccalaureate: 77% including 85% in Mathematics and 80% in Physics

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 With no less than 6.0 in any component.

International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme can apply for to study our pre-sessional English course with a progression route to the degree programme.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 80%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees

Provider information

Woodhouse Lane
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Leeds
LS2 9JT

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