Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology

King's College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc course will give you an understanding of fundamental aspects of physics, astrophysics and cosmology covering areas such as special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, the physics of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole. Approximately one quarter of the course is astrophysics and cosmology related. You will carry out extensive astrophysics or cosmology related project work in your third year to gain an insight into the skills and conduct of scientific research. You will be taught by academic staff with links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the LIGO gravitational wave observatory. Your studies will take place in a friendly and supportive environment in the heart of London.

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Location

Start date

London
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Start date

On request

About this course

Our Physics graduates are in high demand because employers recognise the wide range of skills that they possess. We train physicists to be good problem solvers, to think logically and to apply mathematical and computational techniques to real problems.

Investment Manager, Manthan Capital
Project Engineer, Cryogenic Ltd
Researcher, Institute of Scientific Instruments
Risk Analyst, City Index
Maths Part III, Cambridge
Software Engineer IBM
Physics Teacher, London

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.

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Subjects

  • Mechanics
  • Astrophysics
  • GCSE Physics
  • Techniques
  • Physics Skills
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Classical Physics
  • Mathematical
  • Quantum Mechanics

Course programme

1st Year

Each course is divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Physics Skills and Techniques (30 credits)
  • Mathematics & Computation for Physics (30 credits)
  • Classical Physics (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Modern Physics (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Astrophysics (15 credits)
Optional Modules

There are no optional modules in your first year.

2nd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Experimental Physics (15 credits)
  • Mathematical Methods for Physics (15 credits)
  • Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter (15 credits)
  • Quantum Mechanics I (15 credits)
  • Electromagnetism (15 credits)
  • Relativity and Sub-atomic Physics (15 credits)
  • Stellar Structure and Evolution (15 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
  • Galactic Dynamics and Interstellar Medium (15 credits)
  • Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)
3rd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)
  • Optics (15 credits)
  • Condensed Matter I (15 credits)
  • Quantum Mechanics II (15 credits)
  • Particle Physics (15 credits)
  • 3rd year Project in Physics (Astrophysics/ Cosmology related) (15 credits)
  • Relativistic High Energy Astrophysics (15 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • General Relativity and Cosmology (15 credits)
  • Advanced Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Additional information

International tuition fee - £25,500 per year

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