BachelorSciences and maths

BSc (Hons) Physics

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A 3-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Study abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£17,970/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration3 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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About this programme

Year one starts from fundamentals with Special Relativity and Quantum Physics, The Physical Universe, Mathematical and Computational Methods, Calculus and Experimental Physics.⁠ Year two moves to Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers and Thermodynamics, with options such as Physics of the Solar System, Extra-Solar Planets, Plasma Physics and Fusion Reactors or Programming.⁠

The BSc (Hons) takes 3 years full-time, 4 with an optional placement year, or 6 part-time, on the Hatfield campus in English.⁠ An optional semester abroad is available.⁠ International and EU applicants are eligible and need IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.⁠ Tuition is £17,970 per year for non-EU students in 2027/28.⁠ The course starts on 29 September 2027.⁠

What you will study

28 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

Maths and foundations all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingSociety, ethics and lawProjects and labsFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
What are all the subjects?

All 28 modules

Year 1 · 5 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester AB30
· Semester AB30
· Semester A30
· Semester B15
· Semester B15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 14 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester AOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15

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Year 3 · 9 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BCore15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester BOptional15
· Semester ACore15
· Semester ABCore30
· Semester ACore15
· Semester BOptional15

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits360 UK CATS · Fheq level: 6⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
  • ModePart time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
Internship
  • Work placement yearOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Semester abroad
  • OptionalYes⁠
  • AvailableYes⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More society, ethics and law than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBSc (Hons) Physics Hertfordshire28
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) Portsmouth35
Physics BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) Portsmouth29
Mathematics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics Hertfordshire24
BSc (Hons) Physics with Space Science Hertfordshire23
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

Less research methods than usual

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
18% here
10% typical

Less here than typical

Research methods
0% here
4% typical
Maths and foundations
46% here
50% typical
Projects and labs
4% here
7% typical

About the same as typical: data and computing, society, ethics and law, business and management, internship.

Which year differs most?

Year 2 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

More society, ethics and law 7% against 0% at most

This programme
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Year 3

More data and computing 11% against 7% at most

This programme
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  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is only here?

4 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Maths and foundations

2
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Topology and Geometry

Data and computing

1
  • Programming

Specialist subjects

1
  • Lagrangian Dynamics
Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?
City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠
RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠
FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠
FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠
SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

The rest of what we hold on Hertfordshire is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,970 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,970 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,970

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionInternational students2026/27£17,450 / year
≈ €20,908
TuitionUK home students2026/27£9,790 / year
≈ €11,730
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,970 / year
≈ €21,531
TuitionUK home students2026/27£1,222 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,464
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionInternational students2026/27£2,180 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,612
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,225 Per 15 credits
≈ €1,468
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
TuitionInternational students2027/28£2,246 Per 15 credits
≈ €2,691
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.8
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£17,970
non-EU£17,970

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 7 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €21,531

Costs more than 0 of 6 similar programmes. Half of them cost €21,531.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 7, cheapest first
This programme2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Physics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
BSc (Hons) Mathematics (University of Hertfordshire)2027/28≈ €21,531
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ £53,910

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Next: 29 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
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Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
  • Programme starts
Sep 2028
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: A physics degree opens up opportunities for careers in industry, teaching, telecommunications, computing and research. The analytical skills you’ll gain are also highly valued in a variety of non-scientific jobs, including finance, accounting and commerce. You’ll also be able to progress to postgraduate study.⁠
    +10 more
    • Text: Academically speaking the first year of the physics degree at Herts starts at the very fundamental with all the lecturers ready to explain and re-explain the basics. I never felt like I was falling behind although I do believe that taking physics at A-Level helped me a great deal and let me focus more properly on moving to a whole different country and fitting in.⁠
    • Text: After graduating, he has realised that the challenges he faced throughout his degree have fully prepared him for his working life and future career.⁠
    • Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠
    • Text: It is possible to continue for a fourth year on to an MPhys degree.⁠
    • Text: Meet Jordan Skilling whose Physics degree took him on an unexpected journey into the financial sector. Jordan is now a Commodities Trade Support Analyst for Morgan Stanley.⁠
    • Text: Our degree in physics enables you to study the fundamental theories behind physics and their application to modern-day research and technology. We will take you from the knowledge that you have gained in your school or college studies to the most up-to-date developments.⁠
    • Text: This degree has accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP).⁠
    • Text: We use a variety of teaching methods during our Physics degrees, ranging from small-group tutorials, to lectures and practical classes. Our typical intake of students is around 50-60 in each year, which means that our class sizes are small enough so that your lecturers will know you by name. We place particular emphasis on transferable skills, employability and project work throughout the degree.⁠
    • Btec: DDM - Applied Science AND A level Maths grade C · Offer: 120 · A level: BBB - B in Maths, B in Physics · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
    • Route: Ucas · UCAS code: F300 · Institution code: H36⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 24 May 2028⁠
    +2 more
    • Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
    • Date: 29 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 24 May 2029⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBSc (Hons) Physics HertfordshireSimilarPhysics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarPhysics BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£17,970 / year · 2027/28£3,150 / year · 2027/28£3,150 / year · 2027/28
Duration3 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date29 Sep 2027Not publishedNot published

2 of 6 publish a next date.

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Mathematics BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

48% maths and foundations · 17% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

48% maths and foundations · 21% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Astrophysics

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

46% maths and foundations · 13% data and computing

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Physics with Space Science

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

48% maths and foundations · 13% data and computing

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

BSc (Hons) Physics is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 28 modules, of which 11 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (46%), data and computing (14%) and free electives (14%).

It includes an internship and a semester abroad.

How much does BSc (Hons) Physics cost?

£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £17,970; International students: £17,970). In euros that is ≈ €21,531.

When is the next deadline or start?

29 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

3 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 18 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartDate: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 24 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠Date: 29 Sep 2028 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2028 · End date: 24 May 2029⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: F300 · Institution code: H36⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5⁠
Prior educationText: A physics degree opens up opportunities for careers in industry, teaching, telecommunications, computing and research. The analytical skills you’ll gain are also highly valued in a variety of non-scientific jobs, including finance, accounting and commerce. You’ll also be able to progress to postgraduate study.⁠Text: Academically speaking the first year of the physics degree at Herts starts at the very fundamental with all the lecturers ready to explain and re-explain the basics. I never felt like I was falling behind although I do believe that taking physics at A-Level helped me a great deal and let me focus more properly on moving to a whole different country and fitting in.⁠Text: After graduating, he has realised that the challenges he faced throughout his degree have fully prepared him for his working life and future career.⁠Text: Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.⁠Text: It is possible to continue for a fourth year on to an MPhys degree.⁠Text: Meet Jordan Skilling whose Physics degree took him on an unexpected journey into the financial sector. Jordan is now a Commodities Trade Support Analyst for Morgan Stanley.⁠Text: Our degree in physics enables you to study the fundamental theories behind physics and their application to modern-day research and technology. We will take you from the knowledge that you have gained in your school or college studies to the most up-to-date developments.⁠Text: This degree has accreditation from the Institute of Physics (IoP).⁠Text: We use a variety of teaching methods during our Physics degrees, ranging from small-group tutorials, to lectures and practical classes. Our typical intake of students is around 50-60 in each year, which means that our class sizes are small enough so that your lecturers will know you by name. We place particular emphasis on transferable skills, employability and project work throughout the degree.⁠Btec: DDM - Applied Science AND A level Maths grade C · Offer: 120 · A level: BBB - B in Maths, B in Physics · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
Programme · 11 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits360 UK CATS · Fheq level: 6⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration3 years · Full time⁠6 years · Part time⁠4 years · Sandwich placement⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Optional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Semester abroadOptional: Yes · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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