B.Sc. Physics & Music

You will study compulsory courses in Physics, Mathematics and Music.

Physics 1A presents the pillars of physics upon which subsequent material is based and will develop your problem solving and study skills. It is innovative in its use of technology and offers an interactive learning experience.

Physics 1B introduces you to a wide range of physics topics, including waves, introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics and how these impact our understanding of the universe. It also includes an introduction to university laboratory work. You will study two compulsory mathematics courses.

You will study Musical Acoustics as well as a further music course, either Music and Technologies or Introduction to Compositional Techniques.

You will study modern physics and physics of fields and matter. Supporting mathematics courses will cover algebra, calculus, dynamics and vector calculus and you will be introduced to practical physics, including programming, data analysis and experimental techniques.

Students also undertake two music courses from a selection available.

You will study thermodynamics, Fourier analysis, electromagnetism, optics and quantum mechanics, and have the opportunity to select further courses in music from a range of options.

In this year there are three final compulsory courses covering relativity, nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics and musical applications. Students undertake a number of projects, either based in physics or music, and have the opportunity to take one or two advanced courses.