Theoretical Physics, BSc (Hons)

Modules

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Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePH-100Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Dynamics, Oscillations and WavesPH-104Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Astronomy and CosmologyPH-112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Physics of Fields and MatterPH-113Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Essential Skills for PhysicistsPH-127Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10The Quantum WorldPH-132Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Mathematics for Physicists IPH-133Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Mathematics for Physicists II

Physics English or Welsh

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select at least one module

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidancePH-129Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Laboratory Physics IThis is the English Language version of PH-129 and should be selected if you do not wish to study a minimum of 5 credits of the module through the medium of Welsh.PH-129CSemester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)10Ffiseg Labordy IMae hon fersiwn cyfrwng Cymraeg o fodiwl PH-129, a ddylai gael ei ddewis os ydych yn dymuno astudio lleiafswm o 5 credyd o’r modiwl hon drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePH-203Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Statistical PhysicsPH-204Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Physics SimulationPH-205Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Quantum Mechanics IPH-206Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Mathematical Methods in Physics IPH-207Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Condensed Matter Physics IPH-221Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Electromagnetism and Special Relativity IPH-222Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Electromagnetism IIPH-227Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Mathematical Methods in Physics IIPH-229Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Particle Physics I

Physics English or Welsh

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select at least one module

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidancePH-210Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Laboratory Physics 2 and Group ProjectsThis is the English Language version of PH-210 and should be selected if you do not wish to study a minimum of 5 credits of the module through the medium of Welsh.PH-210CSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Ffiseg Labordy 2 a Phrosiectau GrwpMae hon fersiwn cyfrwng Cymraeg o fodiwl PH-210, a ddylai gael ei ddewis os ydych yn dymuno astudio lleiafswm o 5 credyd o’r modiwl hon drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidancePH-211Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Laboratory Physics 2 and Group ProjectsThis is the English Language version of PH-211 and should be selected if you do not wish to study a minimum of 5 credits of the module through the medium of Welsh.PH-211CSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Ffiseg Labordy 2 a Phrosiectau GrwpMae hon fersiwn cyfrwng Cymraeg o fodiwl PH-211, a ddylai gael ei ddewis os ydych yn dymuno astudio lleiafswm o 5 credyd o’r modiwl hon drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.PH-320Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Foundations of AstrophysicsPH-361Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Probing the nano-scale

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePH-302Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Quantum Mechanics IIPH-306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Atomic Physics IPH-307Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Condensed Matter Physics IIPH-318Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Theoretical Physics ProjectPH-321Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10General RelativityPH-333Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Atomic Physics and Quantum Optics IIPH-335Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Particle Physics IIPH-338Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Frontiers of Nuclear PhysicsPH-339Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Climate Physics

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidancePH-320Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Foundations of AstrophysicsPH-322Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10CosmologyPH-325Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Teaching Physics via a School PlacementThis is the English Language version of PH-325 and should be selected if you do not wish to study a minimum of 5 credits of the module through the medium of Welsh. PH-325CSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Addysgu ffiseg trwy leoliad mewn ysgolMae hon fersiwn cyfrwng Cymraeg o fodiwl PH-325, a ddylai gael ei ddewis os ydych yn dymuno astudio lleiafswm o 5 credyd o’r modiwl hon drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.

AND

Physics English or Welsh

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidancePH-312Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Advanced Research in PhysicsThis is the English Language version of PH-312 and should be selected if you do not wish to study a minimum of 5 credits of the module through the medium of Welsh.PH-312CSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Arbrofion OpsiwnMae hon fersiwn cyfrwng Cymraeg o fodiwl PH-312, a ddylai gael ei ddewis os ydych yn dymuno astudio lleiafswm o 5 credyd o’r modiwl hon drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.