Our degree in Physics with Theoretical Physics provides a robust foundation of all of the fundamental aspects of modern and theoretical physics. You’ll explore topics including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism, nuclear and particle physics, with the theoretical physics modules equipping you with the advanced mathematical tools for pursuing complex theoretical physics problems. You’ll gain key analytical and practical skills such as problem-solving, creative thinking, team work, and data analysis, preparing you for a wide-range of future-facing careers. You'll join a friendly and supportive department, learning from internationally renowned scientists, including those with links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the LIGO gravitational wave observatory. In your first two years, you'll sample core physics modules including theoretical physics fields and develop experimental techniques through integrated lab work. In your third year, you’ll apply your knowledge and skills to complex research or industry-inspired problems, enabling you to undertake novel research and develop crucial employability skills. You can also choose to study for our integrated Master’s course (MSci), adding a fourth year to your degree during which you’ll get to choose from a huge array of modules, and undertake a substantial research project on a topic of your choice, enhancing key employability skills including project management, creative thinking, working as a team, and communication and presentation skills. You also have the opportunity to transfer to the Study Abroad pathway and spend your third year at a partner institution before returning to King’s for your final year. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university. **Key benefits** - Award winning: six former staff and students in the department are Nobel Prize winners. - Top 10 in the UK for Physics (QS World Rankings by subject 2025). - Central location gives you easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society and the Royal Institution. - Be part of a diverse student cohort - King’s is one of the leading Russell Group universities by proportion of female undergraduates on its Physics programmes. - 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 employability (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability rankings 2025). Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-with-theoretical-physics-bsc
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 combined with 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 include Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics. Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. | 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 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. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 D3 including D3 in both Mathematics and Physics.
62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each skill 92 overall with 23 in writing and 20 in the other skills 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill 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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