MPhys Physics with Philosophy (4 Years)

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  • Entry requirements
    Selected entry requirements
    English language: Minimum grade C in English Language. IELTS - minimum 6.0. TOEFL - minimum 213 (computer-based) or 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet based).

    A level: AAA-AAB

    Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.

    GCSE: Minimum grade C in English Language.

    Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.

    International baccalaureate: 37-33 points overall including minimum of 5-6 points in Mathematics and Physics at Higher level.

    Additional entry requirements
    Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
  • Academic title
    MPhys Physics with Philosophy
  • Course description
    Course description

    This course provides a solid grounding in all aspects of physics, both theoretical and experimental. However a substantial amount of laboratory work is replaced by lecture courses and project work in philosophy. Typical course units forming the Philosophy stream include: Moral Philosophy; Theory of Knowledge; Philosophy of Science and Ethics. The works of Spinoza, Wittgenstein and Aristotle might also be studied. You undertake a major project in an area of physics and philosophy in your fourth year as well as choosing from a diverse range of philosophy and physics fourth year course units.

    It is possible to transfer to the 3-year BSc course at the beginning of your third year.

    Special features

    It is possible to transfer to the 3-year BSc course at the beginning of your third year.

    Career opportunities

    Graduates in Physics with Philosophy will be well suited to employment in many areas, from academic research to work in industry. The abilities to identify, analyse and solve problems and to present a solution clearly and concisely are valuable skills in the workplace and provide a good intellectual basis for vocational training.

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