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Department of Physics Programme Catalogue 2022/3


USXX-AAM01: MSci(Hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study year abroad


Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad


Normal course duration: 5 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 15; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 16
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 23; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 24
Part 3 Stage 5: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
Yes
DAPS and exit awards:
USXX-AFM01: MSci (hons) Mathematics and Physics
USXX-AAB04: BSc (hons) Mathematics and Physics with Study Year Abroad; USXX-AAL04: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USXX-AAC04: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Further DAPs may be available. Please see your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information.
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: Yes; Year 5: Yes
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 16%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 2 Stage 4: 34%
Part 3 Stage 5: 50%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 Credits
MA10230 Multivariable calculus and differential equations 6 Credits
PH10052 Properties of matter [WL] 6 Credits
PH10053 Vibrations, waves & optics [WL] 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 Credits
MA10236 Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics 6 Credits
PH10048 Introduction to quantum physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH10051 Electricity & magnetism [WL] 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20216 Algebra 2A 6 Credits
MA20218 Analysis 2A 6 Credits
MA20220 Ordinary differential equations and control 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK A OR...
Block A. Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20013 Quantum & atomic physics 6 Credits
PH20029 Thermal physics 6 Credits
Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK B
Block B. Students should select either both units in block A or both units in block B.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20060 Quantum & atomic physics [WL] 6 Credits
PH20067 Thermal physics (WL) 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20219 Analysis 2B 6 Credits
MA20223 Vector calculus and partial differential equations 6 Credits
PH20018 Programming skills 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK C OR...
Block C: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetism 1 6 Credits
PH20017 Condensed matter physics 1 6 Credits
Select 2 units from the following list: BLOCK D
Block D: Students should select either both units in block C or both units in block D.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20061 Electromagnetism 1 [WL] 6 Credits
PH20063 Condensed matter physics 1 [WL] 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH20042 Study year abroad 60 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select either:
  1. PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
  2. 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH30096 Industry team project 12 Credits
PH30099 Communicating physics project 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA30252 Advanced real analysis 6 Credits
MA40044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
PH20076 Self-directed learning (M&P) 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK A
Students must select either:
  1. PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
  2. 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH30035 Medical physics 6 Credits
PH30055 Computational physics A 6 Credits
PH30109 Stars and stellar evolution 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
PH30056 Computational physics B 6 Credits
PH30077 Electromagnetism 2 6 Credits
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 6 credits from the following list: BLOCK B
Students must select either:
  1. PH30096 or PH30099 for the whole academic year, or
  2. 6 credits from Block A in S1, plus 6 credits from Block B in S2.
Further information on DoS approved options Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30062 Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
MA30287 Mathematics of Planet Earth 6 Credits
PH30032 Laser physics 6 Credits
PH30078 Magnetism 3 Credits
PH30079 Superconductivity 3 Credits
PH30098 Networks 3 Credits
PH30101 General relativity 6 Credits
PH30111 Galaxies and introduction to cosmology 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 5

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PH40065 Final year project (MSci) 18 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA30253 Continuum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved optionsDirector of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units in the list below. Any Director of Studies approved option chosen in this programme year must be at FHEQ level 7 (e.g. units with codes beginning PH4, MA4 etc)
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 Credits
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA30237 Group theory 6 Credits
MA40040 Algebraic topology 6 Credits
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 Credits
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 6 Credits
PH30024 Contemporary physics 6 Credits
PH30028 Condensed matter physics 2 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40049 Elasticity 6 Credits
PH40084 Advanced quantum theory 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Further information on DoS approved optionsDirector of Studies approved option allowed: Students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units in the list below. Any Director of Studies approved option chosen in this programme year must be at FHEQ level 7 (e.g. units with codes beginning PH4, MA4 etc)
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40037 Galois theory 6 Credits
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 Credits
MA40203 Theory of partial differential equations 6 Credits
MA40255 Viscous fluid dynamics 6 Credits
PH40085 Nanoscience 6 Credits
PH40086 Photonics 6 Credits
PH40112 Relativistic cosmology 6 Credits
PH40113 High energy astrophysics 6 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.