Physics & Philosophy

About this programme

Our challenging BSc 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. You can also choose to study our MSci course, taking both subjects to Master’s level by adding a fourth year. During this year, you’ll get to choose from a huge array of modules, and undertake a substantial physics research project and philosophy dissertations on topics 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 the final year. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.