PHYSICS
Physics
Physics with Computing
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F304
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F330
MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F303
MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F331
BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F301
BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: FG34
BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F300
BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: FG33
Typical offers A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
Typical offers A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
Our Physics degree offers maximum flexibility to study optional modules from across our suite of physics courses. It is designed to support deeper learning, coordinated on a weekly basis between core physics, essential mathematics, computing and laboratories.
This degree will provide a solid understanding of core physics with an emphasis on theory, and on the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematical data science and computing. You will also develop skills in data structures, algorithm design, AI, big data, optimisation and embedded systems.
Year 1
Year 1
Areas to be studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, and supporting mathematics.
Indicative areas studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics and good programming practice, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, and supporting mathematics.
Year 2
Areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, and the physics of materials.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas to be studied include advanced physics modules informed by current research in the department; students will also be involved in a group project. BSc students will also complete an individual final year project.
Year 4 (MPhys only)
Areas studied will include advanced physics modules informed by current research in the department; students will also do a substantial physics project.
Graduate destinations
Recent employers of our Physics graduates include: British Gas Research, Deloitte, Thames Water plc, British Antarctic Survey, Schlumberger Technologies, Plastic Coatings plc, STC Submarine Systems, Siemens AG. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies
Year 2
Indicative areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, the physics of materials, programming in a variety of languages and the study of data, algorithms, and optimisation.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Indicative areas to be studied will include advanced physics and computing modules a group project and a computational physics project (BSc only).
Year 4 (MPhys only)
Indicative areas to be studied will include advanced physics and computing modules and a substantial computational physics research project.
Graduate destinations
This course launched in 2021 so there are no graduates yet. However, the combined skillsets of physics, computing and mathematics are highly sought-after in both research and industry. *Diploma in Industrial/Professional/International Studies
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Placement opportunity
Study abroad
Additional award
Accredited course
