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Physics at uni

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dearydeary · 02/10/2025 19:24

Hi everyone

My son wants to study physics at uni and he is predicted two A stars and an A.

Anyone care to share their DC experience? Any good tips?

We have looked Durham/Warwick and he is also thinking Edinburgh/St Andrews/Lancaster/Exeter.

Still debating between them and also considering accommodation costs.

Thank you 😊

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extrastrongmintz · 25/10/2025 15:28

Many good options discussed already. I will mention Bristol and Southampton, which have received little attention, are both worth considering for physics. Bristol has had a notable strength in physics for several decades. Southampton has a decent department and also links with CERN and strengths in related areas of earth sciences. Glasgow and Strathclyle also worth considering if Scotland is not too far. Physics/quantum at Heriot-Watt also on an upward trajectory.

KittyTinker · 21/01/2026 18:52

Anyone applying to Durham for Physics had an offer yet?

KittyTinker · 09/02/2026 18:19

Durham offers out.

dearydeary · 09/02/2026 21:29

Son had one before xmas

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