Physics
Undergraduate courses starting in 2021
Physics is ‘the science of everything’. You’ll explore the fundamental laws of physics underpinning the universe, from subatomic to cosmological scales.
Physicists search for the universal principles underlying diverse natural phenomena. You’ll develop a strong understanding of the fundamental theories of physics, and will also investigate physical phenomena through lab experiments, projects, mathematical modelling and computer simulations.
Our courses reflect the wide range of research activities in the Department. You’ll learn about nano-engines and organic electronics, investigate quantum optics and the properties of graphene, and explore the structure and evolution of the Universe.
Courses
Mathematics and Physics BSc/MSci
- Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
- Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including study year abroad
- Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) – 3 years
- Mathematics and Physics MSci (Hons) – 5 years including placement year
- Mathematics and Physics MSci (Hons) – 5 years including study year abroad
- Mathematics and Physics MSci (Hons) – 4 years
Physics BSc/MPhys
- Physics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
- Physics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including study year abroad
- Physics BSc (Hons) – 3 years
- Physics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including placement year
- Physics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including placement year and research placement
- Physics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including study year abroad
- Physics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including study year abroad and research placement
- Physics MPhys (Hons) – 4 years
- Physics MPhys (Hons) – 4 years including research placement
Physics with Astrophysics BSc/MPhys
- Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including placement year
- Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) – 4 years including study year abroad
- Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons) – 3 years
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including placement year
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including placement year and research placement
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including study year abroad
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) – 5 years including study year abroad and research placement
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) – 4 years
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) – 4 years including research placement
Rankings
Some of our awards, accolades and league table rankings.

Top 10 for physics and astronomy in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
‘I think I learnt to be a physicist in the undergraduate labs probably more than anywhere else.’