Physics

This BSc programme investigates energy, matter and the rules that govern movement, forces and the structure of matter. Learners see how physics supports technology, engineering and industry, and how it informs understanding of the natural world and the wider cosmos. The course encourages students to apply their knowledge to real and pressing questions. Teaching combines lectures with work in research laboratories, and practical training uses equipment including an observatory on campus. Students build skills in measurement, analysis and communication that suit scientific careers. The curriculum is structured to move steadily from foundational principles to specialist topics as the years progress. Students may spend a year on placement in industry, and international study is an option. Graduates tackle societal challenges through physics-based problem solving, and former students have moved into research and engineering careers in the sector.