About Theoretical Physics Mphys in University of Liverpool
Physics and Mathematics degrees are highly prized and our graduates have excellent career opportunities in industrial research and development, computing, business, finance and teaching. We offer one three-year BSc degree and two four-year degrees, MMath or MPhys, combining these two intimately related disciplines. These programmes provide a strong mathematical training, and mathematical techniques help you to deal with new ideas that often seem counterintuitive, such as string theory, black holes, superconductors and chaos theory.
Programme in detail
In Year One you will take three core mathematics modules, a module in Dynamic modelling, and four physics modules. After passing the first year, you have the flexibility of transferring to Mathematics or Physics if you wish, subject to approval.
Career prospects
A mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions.
Typical types of work our graduates have gone onto include as an actuarial trainee analyst in the audit practice, a graduate management trainee risk analyst and as a trainee chartered accountant on a graduate business programme. Employers value mathematicians’ high level of numeracy and problem solving skills.
Financial rewards are impressive, research by Pricewaterhouse Coopers revealed that mathematical science graduates earn on average an extra £241,749 over their lifetime than those who leave school after A levels. This is the third highest ‘graduate premium’ of all subject areas.
Recent employers
- Aston University
- Baker Tilly
- Barclays Bank plc
- Deloitte
- EuroMoney Training
- Forrest Recruitment
- Hallidays Chartered Accountants
- Marks and Spencer
- Mercer Human Resource Consulting Ltd
- Mitchell Charlesworth
- Norwich Union
- Transmission Marketing Ltd
- Venture Marketing Group
- Wilson Henry Partnership
- Wolsley Group.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0–7.0, with no component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT: 78-88 overall with 19-Listening, Writing, Reading, 21-Speaking.
- PTE: 55-62 with minimum score of 51 in any component
University of Liverpool Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1881 |
Programs Offered |
400+ UG & PG |
International Students |
7700+ |
Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Online |
Academic Calendar |
Semester based |
Undergraduate Tuition Fee |
17,400 – 34,550 GBP |
Postgraduate Tuition Fee |
17,050 – 27,450 GBP |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships Available |
University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
Tuition |
17,400 – 34,550 |
17,050 – 27,450 |
Accommodation |
4,500 – 7,200 |
4,500 – 7,200 |
Travel (bus/trains/taxis) |
0 – 720 |
0 – 720 |
Food |
450 – 3,600 |
450 – 3,600 |
Mobile phone |
45 – 270 |
45 – 270 |
Leisure/entertainment |
270 – 1,800 |
270 – 1,800 |
Study costs (books, photocopying) |
90 - 180 |
90 – 180 |
Laundry |
0 - 180 |
0 – 180 |
Household bills |
0 - 720 |
0 – 720 |
Gym membership |
135 - 270 |
135 – 270 |
Total |
22,890 – 49,490 |
22,540 – 42,390 |