**About the course**
At Sussex, our experts are working at the forefront of physics. They are developing next generation quantum technology devices and working on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. You’ll study modules based on the latest research, from quantum mechanics to particle physics.
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, including a rooftop optical, radio, and muon telescope. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside our world-leading faculty on ground-breaking discoveries, through your final year project and various research placement opportunities. Your integrated Masters year means you develop advanced physics skills.
You’ll be part of a close community – our lively Physics Society arranges regular social events. Our building is a real hub of activity. You’ll have all your practical sessions in our modern teaching laboratories. Outside the classroom, you can study or catch up with your friends in our popular student spaces.
**Accreditation**
This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
**MPhys or BSc?**
We also offer this course without the industrial placement year, as a four-year MPhys, as a four-year MPhys with research placements, or as a five-year MPhys with an industrial placement year.
**About Sussex**
Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.
Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
**Location**
We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.
We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.
With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study..
Course Details - Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
F304
Institution code:
S90
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A-levels must include Mathematics.
Physics A-level is desirable, but we will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis without it.
You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
If you are taking Scottish Advanced Highers we would normally ask for at least BBB.
Highers must include Mathematics, with at least grade B.
Physics is desirable, but we will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 21-24 credits at Distinction.
In addition to the Access to HE Diploma, you will also need an A-level in Mathematics, with at least grade B.
Physics A-level is desirable, but we will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis without it.
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
IB Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 5.
For entry in 2021, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.
Higher level Physics is desirable, but we will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis with only standard level.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma should be in Engineering and must include Distinctions in Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further engineering maths units.
GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with at least grade 5 is essential (or grade B).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Including at least 5.5 in each component.
PTE Academic
59.0
Including at least 59 in all four skills.
TOEFL (iBT)
80.0
TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
