About the course

At Sussex, your teaching is underpinned by the latest cutting-edge research. Our faculty:

　　develop next-generation quantum technology devices and materials including quantum sensors and quantum computers

　　work on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider as well as on the latest neutrino experiments

　　observe the origins and evolution of our universe with the largest available telescopes and gravitational waves

　　use pen and paper or supercomputers to unravel the mysteries of our universe – the nature of dark matter, quantum gravity and quantum effects in black holes.

　　In your final-year project and your research placement opportunities, you’ll interact with world-leading physicists. You’ll have the opportunity to apply for a year working in industry. You can choose from a range of companies and we have links with employers through the South East Physics Network (SEPnet).

　　You’ll be part of a community – our lively Physics Society arranges regular social events. Our building is a real hub of activity. You’ll have all your practical sessions in our modern teaching laboratories. Outside the classroom, you can study or catch up with your friends in our popular student spaces.

　　Accreditation

　　Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Find out more

　　To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:

　　find an employer

　　draft an application

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Brighton
Autumn (September), 2025	Brighton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sussex

You will need good grades in your high school leaving qualifications and may sometimes require additional study (depending on the qualification structure in your home country).

　　International Baccalaureate - Typical offer 36 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

　　Subjects - :

　　Higher Levels must include Mathematics, with a grade of 6.

　　For entry in 2021, either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level will be accepted.

　　Higher level Physics is desirable, but we will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis with only standard level

　　Typical A-level offer: AAA

　　IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component, TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

　　GCSEs You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 August 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sussex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking50th / 130

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