Physics BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    3 Years

At Sussex, our experts are working at the forefront of physics, developing next generation quantum technology devices and working on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.
You study modules based on the latest research, from quantum mechanics to particle physics. You also explore the fundamental laws of physics.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

About this course

Recent Physics and Astronomy graduates have started their careers as:
data analyst, Blue Frontier
physics teacher, Ardingly College
cybersecurity consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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Subjects

  • Mechanics
  • GCSE Physics
  • Particle Physics
  • Physics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Classical Physics
  • Oscillations
  • Laboratory
  • Astrophysics
  • Electrodynamics

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Mathematical Methods for Physics 1
  • Physics in Practice
Spring teaching
  • Classical Physics
  • Mathematical Methods for Physics 2
  • Oscillations, Waves and Optics
  • Physics Year 1 Laboratory
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Foundations of Modern Physics
  • Introduction to Astrophysics
Year 2 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Electrodynamics
  • Mathematical Methods for Physics 3
  • Physics Year 2 Laboratory
  • Scientific Computing
Spring teaching
  • Quantum Mechanics 1
  • Skills in Physics 2
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics
Options

Spring teaching
  • Stars & Planets
  • Theoretical Physics
Study or Placement

Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.

Industrial placement (optional)

An industrial placement gives you the chance to spend an additional year working with an organisation, in an area relevant to your course, while being paid. It’s a proven way to fast-track your career.

You develop your technical, team-working and transferable skills, and apply what you have learnt in your studies to a business environment.

Year 3 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Atomic Physics
  • Condensed State Physics
  • Nuclear and Particle Physics
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Communicating STEM
Autumn and spring teaching
  • BSc Final Year Project
Spring teaching
  • Advanced Condensed State Physics
  • Extragalactic Astronomy
  • Lasers and Photonics
  • Particle Physics
  • Physics Methods in Finance
  • Quantum Mechanics 2
  • Researching STEM

Additional information

International students Fee :  £20,750 per year

Physics BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.