Physics BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Develop the skills and attributes for a career in physics or any professional occupation requiring confident, innovative, organised, numerate, analytical and strategic thinkers with strong communication and interpersonal skills.We have designed a balanced mix of activities to develop you as a professional physicist and enhance your future career prospects.

You learn through

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• laboratory sessions
• problem-based and practical activity
• based sessions
• group and individual project work
• acting as mentors for other students
• Applied learning
• Work placements

You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Although optional, a placement is actively encouraged – it is virtually guaranteed to have a transformative effect and will significantly improve your employability at the end of the degree.

Live projects

You have the opportunity to set up your own business venture or engage in real-life projects with external clients.