MSci (Hons) Physics and Philosophy (University of Bristol)

This course provides an exciting intellectual challenge from the outset. In year one, you will study physics and mathematics and philosophical topics such as metaphysics, ethics and the theory of knowledge. Subsequent years allow you to study the overlap between physics and philosophy in depth. You will study the philosophy of science and the foundations and philosophy of physics, as well as optional units that allow you to pursue further philosophical interests. This course allows you to develop a physicist's broad range of skills, including problem-solving, numeracy and communication. You will supplement these skills with a philosopher's ability to rigorously analyse complex texts and form coherent arguments regarding significant contemporary scientific and societal issues. In your final year, you will undertake a major project within Physics, working in a research group with an academic member of staff. These final-year projects address questions at the frontier of our research fields. You will also undertake an independent study project within Philosophy to undertake extensive personal research into a philosophical question on a topic of your choosing (subject to approval), supervised by a member of staff with relevant expertise. MSci courses allow you to study advanced research-led material in your final year, developing originality in your application of knowledge and development of advanced techniques to solve problems. Our Physics and Philosophy MSci is accredited by IOP.

A-level standard offer: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics. BTEC: D*DD in Engineering BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in four specified Physics units, and A in Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent). International Baccalaureate Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 7, 6 (in any order) at Higher Level in Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) and Physics.