Theoretical Physics

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

You are required to take:

• Theoretical Physics Project (60 credits)

You are also required to take at least 75 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Lie Groups & Lie Algebras (15 credits)
• Manifolds (15 credits)
• Foundations of Mathematical Physics (15 credits)
• Advanced Quantum Mechanics (15 credits)
• Quantum Field Theory (15 credits)
• Advanced General Relativity (15 credits)*
• Space-time Geometry & General Relativity (15 credits)*
• String Theory & Branes (15 credits)
• Supersymmetry (15 credits)
• Advanced Quantum Field Theory (15 credits)
• Standard Model Physics & Beyond (15 credits)
• Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)

Both modules cannot be taken together.

Additionally, you will study sufficient modules to bring the total for the year to 180 credits from a wide range of options that may typically include:

• Special Relativity & Electromagnetism (15 credits)
• Topology (15 credits)
• Rings & Modules (15 credits)
• Metric & Banach Spaces (15 credits)
• Probability Theory (15 credits)
• Risk Neutral Valuation (15 credits)
• Financial Markets (15 credits)
• Stochastic Analysis (15 credits)
• Statistics in Finance (15 credits)
• Theory of Complex Networks (15 credits)
• Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
• Elements of Statistical Learning (15 credits)
• Galois Theory (15 credits)
• Representation Theory of Finite Groups (15 credits)
• Algebraic Number Theory (15 credits)
• Operator Theory (15 credits)
• Fourier Analysis (15 credits)
• Algebraic Geometry (15 credits)
• Nonlinear Analysis (15 credits)
• Numerical & Computational Methods in Finance (15 credits)
• Interest Rates & Credit Risk (15 credits)
• Recent Topics in Financial Mathematics (15 credits)
• Incomplete Markets (15 credits)
• Econophysics (15 credits)
• Machine Learning (15 credits)
• Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
• Mathematical Biology (15 credits)

Students taking the part time course should aim to take four modules in each year. The project is taken in the second year.

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 that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.