A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

AccreditationInstitute of Physics (IoP) · Status: Accredited⁠232 of 2374 similar publish this
How it's taughtcomputational physics workshops⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£1,505–£3,150/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

35 modules published

Across 4 years of study.

How does study run?

6 lines through 4 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 computingResearch methodsProjects and labsInternshipFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • computational physics workshops
  • external site visits
  • laboratory work
  • Lectures
  • problem-based learning exercises
  • project work

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 35 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 9 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 15 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearOptional40
· YearOptional120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 4 · 7 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 2Optional15
· Term 2Optional15
· YearCore60
· Term 2Optional15

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
Accreditation
  • BodyInstitute of Physics (IoP)⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How are you assessed?
Assessment methods
  • Computer modelling reports⁠
  • Coursework problem sheets⁠
  • Individual or group presentations and posters⁠
  • Laboratory reports⁠
  • Open and closed book examination⁠
Teaching methods
  • Computational physics workshops⁠
  • External site visits⁠
  • Laboratory work⁠
  • Lectures⁠
  • Problem-based learning exercises⁠
  • Project work⁠
  • Tutorials⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

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

What is there more of here?

More projects and labs than 5 of 6 similar

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

This programmePhysics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) Portsmouth35
Mathematics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
BSc (Hons) Physics Hertfordshire28
BSc (Hons) Mathematics Hertfordshire17
  • 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?

More projects and labs than usual

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

More here than typical

Projects and labs
11% here
6% typical

Less here than typical

Specialist subjects
3% here
10% typical

About the same as typical: maths and foundations, internship, data and computing, business and management, research methods.

Which year differs most?

Year 3 stands out most

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

Year 3

More maths and foundations 53% against 50% at most

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

5 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

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

Maths and foundations

3
  • Advanced Astrophysics
  • Contemporary Theoretical Physics
  • Observational Astronomy and Cosmology

Data and computing

1
  • Advanced Computational Techniques

Research methods

1
  • Mphys Research Project
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

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

What it costs

At least £5,217 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £5,217 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£3,150
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (3)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×2.1
home students£1,505
EU/EEA£1,635
non-EU£3,150

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

Cheaper than most

Among 41 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €3,774

Costs more than 0 of 40 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €21,537.

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

All 41, cheapest first
This programme2027/28≈ €3,774
Physics BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €3,774
Chemistry (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
Life Sciences (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
Applied Mathematics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Applied Physics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Chemistry BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Biology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics for Modern Applications, BSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Biochemistry BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geography BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Marine Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ £12,600

Tuition only.

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

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 32 points from a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +7 more
    • Offer: 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 40 points from a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    • Offer: 25 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: ABB-BBB, with 40 points from a relevant subject Relevant subjects: Physics; Mathematics; Further Mathematics; Statistics; Electronics. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BBC, with 32 points from a relevant subject Relevant subjects: Physics; Mathematics; Further Mathematics; Statistics; Electronics. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: DDM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 112-120 points (BSc) / 120-128 points (MPhys), from a minimum of 2 A levels, to include a relevant subject · Points max: 120 · Points min: 112⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +3 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: F300 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: F304 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: F30F · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
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 programmePhysics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarPhysics BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarMathematics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£3,150 / year · 2027/28£3,150 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

2 of 6 publish a next date.

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) Physics

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

46% maths and foundations · 14% data and computing

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date
£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

56% maths and foundations · 9% data and computing

BachelorScholarshipsEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Mathematics

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

59% maths and foundations · 12% data and computing

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 35 modules, of which 23 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (54%), free electives (14%) and data and computing (11%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) cost?

£3,150 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £1,505; EU citizens: £1,635; International students: £3,150). In euros that is ≈ €3,774.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 19 fields we hold

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

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: F300 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: F304 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: F30F · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 32 points from a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 40 points from a relevant subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 25 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: ABB-BBB, with 40 points from a relevant subject Relevant subjects: Physics; Mathematics; Further Mathematics; Statistics; Electronics. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: BBB-BBC, with 32 points from a relevant subject Relevant subjects: Physics; Mathematics; Further Mathematics; Statistics; Electronics. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: DDM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 112-120 points (BSc) / 120-128 points (MPhys), from a minimum of 2 A levels, to include a relevant subject · Points max: 120 · Points min: 112⁠
Programme · 12 with values · 1 without
AccreditationInstitute of Physics (IoP) · Status: Accredited⁠
Assessment methodscomputer modelling reports⁠coursework problem sheets⁠individual or group presentations and posters⁠laboratory reports⁠open and closed book examination⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryNot found on official pages
Duration4 years · Full time work placement⁠5 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠4 years · Full time⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodscomputational physics workshops⁠external site visits⁠laboratory work⁠Lectures⁠problem-based learning exercises⁠project work⁠Tutorials⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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