Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    3 Years

If you want to study fundamental physics and its underlying mathematical principles, this course is for you.
You’ll learn from experts involved in international research projects into theoretical physics. Modules cover topics such as astrophysics, quantum information and atomic physics. You also gain in-depth knowledge of mathematics and computing.

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

  • Computing
  • Mechanics
  • Astrophysics
  • International
  • GCSE Physics
  • Oscillations
  • Mathematical
  • Physics in Practice
  • Methods for Physics
  • Analysis
  • Physics
  • Scientific computing
  • Skills in Physics

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

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

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

Autumn teaching
  • Analysis 2
  • Electrodynamics
  • Mathematical Methods for Physics 3
  • Scientific Computing
Spring teaching
  • Quantum Mechanics 1
  • Skills in Physics 2
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Thermal and Statistical Physics
Study abroad 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.

Placement (optional)

Spending a year or term with a company is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you'll benefit from already having the experience employers are looking for.

Recent Mathematical and Physical Sciences students have gone on placements at:

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd
  • NATS Holdings
  • HEFCE.
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
  • Coding Theory
  • Complex Analysis
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Extragalactic Astronomy
  • Lasers and Photonics
  • Optimal Control of Partial Differential Equations
  • Particle Physics
  • Perturbation theory and calculus of variations
  • Physics Methods in Finance
  • Quantum Mechanics 2
  • Random processes
  • Researching STEM

Additional information

International students Fee :  £20,750 per year

Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.