Official 2020 Physics Applicants Thread

Hey
What course are you applying for: Physics with Astrophysics/Astronomy and Cosmology
What universities are you thinking of: Definitely going for Lancaster, Southampton, Nottingham and Birmingham but undecided on a 5th
A level / IB / Higher predicted grades: Around A*AA mark I believe
GCSE grades: 8 A*, 3A
Extra curriculars: reading, telescope observations, some tutoring and babysitting
Do you have to take an admissions test, if so which?: Possibly for Southampton but it's specific to there, I don't know much about it

I'm stuck between Warwick, Bath and Durham for my 5th. Could someone help me out?

You should probably apply to the uni with the course you like the most so maybe read over the course descriptions. You can also look at entry requirements only if I recall correctly I think they all have the same requirements. Maybe consider location, Durham is far north but Warwick and Bath are more south. Durham is probably the best university in terms of reputation. However, Durham is like oxford and Cambridge with formals and colleges so if you like the tradition you may want to apply to Durham if you don’t you might want to rule it out. However, it seems like these unis aren’t your top choice so it probably won’t matter really if you’re set on two/ three of the others.

Yeah I've looked over the course descriptions and I think my favourite is Bath so that's probably my best bet. The fancy formals and traditions would probably be a problem for me I'm not really like that, and it's pretty far from me. Warwick looked like a great uni but I'm not sure about the course itself. I think I'll apply for Bath but you're right I think I'm more focused on the others anyway. Did you get to a Bath open day? I can't get to the last one so I'm not sure what it's like. Thank you for your help

No I didn’t unfortunately and I can’t go to the last one either. But like you Bath is my last choice and there will be offer holder open days so if I do get an offer I’ll go to that open day.

Ah yes I forgot about those, ok I think I’ll apply to Bath and go to the offer holder day if I get an offer. Thank you so much for your help

No problem, have you started your personal statement yet?

Hey everyone!

This thread is for single or joint honours 2020 physics applicants.

What course are you applying for:
What universities are you thinking of:
A level / IB / Higher predicted grades:
GCSE grades:
Extra curriculars:
Do you have to take an admissions test, if so which?:

@Puddles the Monkey

Hi
I applied for physics and maths (Equal)in York and got a mail regarding interview. What will they ask in it ? Is there a mock interview/ previous year transcript available ? Also I wrote my SOP on a completely unrelated subject (Economics) , will it have any effect?

Hi
I applied for physics and maths (Equal)in York and got a mail regarding interview. What will they ask in it ? Is there a mock interview/ previous year transcript available ? Also I wrote my SOP on a completely unrelated subject (Economics) , will it have any effect?

Hi my


My daughter had an interview yesterday for physics and astro, The questions vary from each student, but one was in maths and the other in physics. They discussed personal statement and why she wanted to study at York and why the course. The interviews can be from 15 mins to 30 mins. The interview day itself is brilliant. they make you feel at ease and very welcome and lunch was paid for by them. Not sure on economics, but they will likely ask you why you chose physics and maths in interview

Thanks madam. Were the questions were from a level syllabus only ?

Hi they was yes.