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Department of Physics
Unit Index 2021/22

Below is a list of units offered by the Department of Physics in 2021/22. Follow the links on the unit codes to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function.

NB. Information on postgraduate units will be added when the postgraduate programme and unit catalogues are published in August.



Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)

Academic Year

PH10007 Mathematical methods for physics 1 12 Credits
PH10102 Experimental physics and computing 1 12 Credits

Semester 1

PH10002 Properties of matter 6 Credits
PH10003 Electric circuits 3 Credits
PH10004 Classical mechanics 3 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10090 Experimental physics and computing 1a 6 Credits

Semester 2

PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits
PH10006 Electricity & magnetism 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits
PH10103 Relativity and astrophysics 6 Credits
PH10115 Experimental physics and computing 1b 6 Credits

Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)

Academic Year

PH20040 Professional placement 60 Credits
PH20042 Study year abroad 60 Credits
PH20105 Experimental physics and computing 2 12 Credits
PH20107 Mathematical methods for physics 2 12 Credits

Semester 1

PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20016 Particles, nuclei & stars 6 Credits
PH20029 Thermal physics 6 Credits
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 Credits
PH20076 Self-directed learning (M&P) 6 Credits
PH20092 Experimental physics and computing 2a 6 Credits
PH20106 Self-directed learning (NS Y2) 6 Credits
PH20114 Self-directed learning (NS Y1) 6 Credits

Semester 2

PH20014 Electromagnetism 1 6 Credits
PH20017 Condensed matter physics 1 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20093 Experimental physics and computing 2b 6 Credits
PH20104 Planets and exoplanets 6 Credits

Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)

Academic Year

PH30036 Final year project (BSc) 12 Credits
PH30043 MPhys year abroad 60 Credits
PH30096 Industry team project 12 Credits
PH30099 Communicating physics project 12 Credits

Semester 1

PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30108 Fluid dynamics in physics & astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30109 Stars and stellar evolution 6 Credits
PH30116 Data analysis and research methods for observational astronomy 6 Credits

Semester 2

PH30025 Mathematical methods 6 Credits
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PH30080 MPhys project/placement preparation 6 Credits
PH30089 MPhys/MSci laboratory (6 credit) 6 Credits
PH30098 Networks 3 Credits
PH30101 General relativity 6 Credits
PH30110 Computational astrophysics 6 Credits
PH30111 Galaxies and introduction to cosmology 6 Credits

Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)

Academic Year

PH40065 Final year project (MSci) 18 Credits

Semester 1

PH40024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH40081 MPhys research project 30 Credits
PH40082 MPhys research placement 30 Credits

Semester 2

PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 Credits
PH40083 Advanced problem solving 6 Credits
PH40084 Advanced quantum theory 6 Credits
PH40085 Nanoscience 6 Credits
PH40086 Photonics 6 Credits
PH40112 Relativistic cosmology 6 Credits
PH40113 High energy astrophysics 6 Credits