Physics (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
3 Years
At Sussex, you learn from experts working at the forefront of Physics, from developing next generation quantum technology devices, to the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider.
This means you study modules based on the latest research, from quantum mechanics to particle physics. You also explore the fundamental laws of Physics.
You also have the opportunity to apply for a year working in industry. You can choose from a range of companies and benefit from our links with employers through the South East Physics Network (SEPnet).
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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
- Classical Mechanics
- Physics in Practice
- Classical Physics
- Mathematical
- Oscillations
- Laboratory
- Astrophysics
- Electrodynamics
- Scientific computing
Course programme
Autumn teaching
- Classical Mechanics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 1
- Physics in Practice
- Classical Physics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 2
- Oscillations, Waves and Optics
- Physics Year 1 Laboratory
Autumn teaching
- Foundations of Modern Physics
- Introduction to Astrophysics
Autumn teaching
- Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Methods for Physics 3
- Physics Year 2 Laboratory
- Scientific Computing
- Quantum Mechanics 1
- Skills in Physics 2
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
Spring teaching
- Stars & Planets
- Theoretical Physics
An industrial placement gives you the chance to spend a 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
- Atomic Physics
- Condensed State Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
Autumn teaching
- Communicating STEM
- BSc Final Year Project
- Advanced Condensed State Physics
- Extragalactic Astronomy
- Lasers and Photonics
- Particle Physics
- Physics Methods in Finance
- Quantum Mechanics 2
- Researching STEM
Additional information
Physics (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)