Our integrated Master's degree in Physics & Philosophy provides a robust foundation in both subjects. It enables you to explore the fascinating connections between these two subjects, which are at the forefront of expanding human knowledge and understanding. You will study the fundamental aspects of physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Studying philosophy will help you to develop your understanding of reality and our knowledge of it, as well as develop skills in reasoning and argument. Ours is one of the few physics and philosophy joint honours courses that follows an integrated approach to the two subjects, with modules in the philosophy of physics and philosophy of science, offering you a deeper understanding of some of the conceptual puzzles that you will encounter in your physics courses. In your final year, you will undertake an in-depth physics research project and write a philosophy dissertation, exploring your own academic interests. You will also be able to choose from a wide range of modules from either discipline, including modules offered by other University of London universities. Accreditation Our physics and philosophy degrees are recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Graduates of recognised degrees are seen by the IOP as fully meeting the academic requirements for membership and as a route to professional qualifications like Chartered Physicist (CPhys). **Key benefits** - 8th in UK for Physics & Astronomy (QS World Rankings 2025). - Award winning – six former staff and students in the department won Nobel Prizes. - Study at the historic Strand Campus where Maxwell discovered electromagnetic radiation, Franklin took photo 51 confirming DNA’s structure and Wheatstone developed the electric telegraph. - 6th in the UK for producing the most employable graduates (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025). - 6th in UK for Philosophy and 9th in Europe (QS Subject Rankings 2025). - One of the largest and most distinguished philosophy departments in the country. - We offer an exceptionally wide range of optional courses, covering all areas of the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy. Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-and-philosophy-msci
A Level: AAA | Must include grade A in Mathematics and Physics. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects. | Scottish Higher: ABB | Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. | Access to HE Diploma: 36 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 9 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 36 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 9 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Physics awarded at Distinction. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | 36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches and Physics. The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H2H2H2H2 | Must include H2 in Higher Mathematics and Physics. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Must include grade D3 in a Principal subject in Mathematics and Physics. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill 176 overall with a minimum of 169 in each skill Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 6.5
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 (£5,000 for Medicine and Dentistry) against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s. — UG programmes
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