Course Summary

**About the course** Interested in physics or astrophysics but don’t meet the entry requirements for a three-year degree? A Foundation Year can help you get on to the course you want. In the Department of Physics and Astronomy, we have over 20 years’ experience running this Foundation Year, teaching students from a variety of backgrounds. After passing your Foundation Year you can continue studying for any BSc degree in Physics or Astrophysics or – depending on your performance – any MPhys degree. Accreditation After passing your Foundation Year you can transfer to any BSc degree in Physics or Astrophysics or – depending on your performance – any MPhys degree. **Accreditation** After passing your Foundation Year you can transfer to any BSc degree in Physics or Astrophysics or - depending on your performance - any MPhys degree. All our BSc and MPhys degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics. **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

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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: FF35

Institution code: S90

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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 should normally include both Mathematics and Physics, with at least C in Mathematics and, preferably, also a C in Physics. Applications from A-level students without Mathematics and/or Physics will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would generally expect you to have studied two broadly scientific or quantitative subjects or have other evidence of high level competence in mathematics.

Highers should include Mathematics and Physics, with at least C grade in each. Applications from students without Mathematics and/or Physics will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We would generally expect you to have studied two broadly scientific or quantitative subjects or have evidence of competence in mathematics. You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

From the full IB Diploma, Higher Level subjects should normally include both Mathematics and Physics, with at least 4 in each. Applications from students without Higher Mathematics and/or Physics will be considered on a individual basis. We will be looking for evidence of competence in mathematics (and would expect at least a 5 in Standard Level if not taken to Higher level). You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

In addition to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, you will need A-levels in both Mathematics and Physics, with at least C grade in each. You will also need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 (grade C) or above. You may be asked to come to an interview and/or a mathematics assessment during an Applicant Visit Day as part of the selection process.

Is a Foundation Year for you? We welcome students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, including: -those who aren't sure which subject they'd like to specialise in -those who don't have the right combination of subjects for direct entry into Year 1 -those who don't meet the expected requirements for direct entry into Year 1 -those who are returning to education after some time away.

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.

Please see our English language requirements.

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 90%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 18500.0 Year 1
International 18500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.

Provider information

Sussex House
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Brighton
BN1 9RH

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