University Foundation Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics
University of Hertfordshire
Key Information
Campus location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 *
Application deadline
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* for EU students; £13,100 for International students
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Introduction
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."
Home to some of the UK’s best teaching facilities, our School has a planetarium and fully equipped undergraduate laboratories and our Bayfordbury Observatory is recognised as one of the best in the UK.
You’ll be taught by exceptional mathematicians and scientists and will have great opportunities to put your skills into practice, including a year-long work placement in the UK or abroad and to work with our industry partners on innovative new projects. Our renowned research includes the astrophysics of galaxies and black holes, quantum computing and climate change.
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Curriculum
Modules
Semester one
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)
- Principles of Computing
- Mathematics 1
- Physics 1
Semester two
- Mathematics 2
- Physics 2
- Programming
- Statistics
Minimum 50% pass mark in all modules with minimum 85% attendance required across all modules for progression to Stage 2.
Rankings
Ranked 25th in the UK for Physics in The Guardian University league tables 2017
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Career Opportunities
A physics or mathematics degree opens up opportunities for careers in industry, teaching, telecommunications, computing and research. The analytical skills you’ll gain are also highly valued. A small selection of careers that our previous graduates have pursued are financial consultants, business analysts, engineering consultants, programmers, statisticians, credit analysts, meteorologists, environmental analysts, teachers, actuaries and much more.
English Language Requirements
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