Mathematics with Theoretical Physics
UCAS Code: G1F3
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
A levelAQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)ASAccess to HE DiplomaCity & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)Extended ProjectInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeLeaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HigherUCAS TariffWJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A-levelAQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)ASAccess to HE DiplomaCity & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)Extended ProjectInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeLeaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HigherUCAS TariffWJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
112 to 128 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels including Grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Excluding General Studies.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered in combination
Interview and diagnostic test required. Standard offer would then be to Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction and to include at least 12 credits in Mathematics units with Merit.
27 - 29 overall to include Grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics. English Language accepted within.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
including Mathematics.
Considered in combination with A Level Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Considered following Interview. Standard offer would be in the range of DMM to DDM and to include a Distinction in a Mathematics unit.
120 points including a Grade B in Advanced Highers Mathematics.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
To include a minimum of 2 A levels, including grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Excluding General Studies.
4.0 years | Sandwich | 2021
Acquire a deep insight into modern theories of nature using powerful mathematical techniques. This degree will provide you with the necessary mathematical language to be able to describe, analyse and predict natural phenomena. Final year modules include classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and relativity, fluid dynamics and partial differential equations. A particular highlight of the degree is the choice of project modules to explore aspects of modern physics in depth.
We have strong links with CERN and the European Light Infrastructure. We're very proud of being top in the Guardian Mathematics University League Table for 2019 for satisfaction with the course. We are also fourth for satisfaction with mathematics teaching. This is part of a record of students regularly saying that they enjoy our degrees and teaching.
* Study the foundation of modern theoretical physics in modules such as classical and quantum mechanics and electrodynamics and relativity.
* Carry out a project in theoretical physics on topics such as quantum computers, black holes, teleportation and the quark model, supported by a leading academic.
* Be inspired by a large group of theoretical physicists who have strong research connections across the globe including with CERN and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Two of our lecturers are Associate CERN staff members, another leads the Lattice QCD/BSM group at CERN, two are members of the UK's Central Laser Facility user group and one is a theory consultant to the European Light Infrastructure project.
* Pure and applied mathematics, modules in probability and options in statistics: get to grips with the foundations of modern mathematics.
* Benefit from outstanding teaching: in the 2018 National Student Survey 99% of our final year students said that 'Staff are good at explaining things'.* This is part of a proud track record of success in the National Student Survey (NSS). We are top of the 2019 Guardian Mathematics League Table for satisfaction with the course.
* Leading research experts teach you: 68% of our research papers were classified as 'World Leading' or 'Internationally Excellent' in the latest UK government survey of research (REF 2014).
* Expand the ways you study with access to an extensive set of online support materials, including podcasts and eBooks.
* Become a confident, effective communicator, able to present your ideas visually, verbally and in writing. Small group tutorials help you acquire these skills. In the 2018 National Student Survey 99% of our final year students agreed that 'I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course'.
* We have an open door policy, a dedicated study space, the Maths Lab, clickers for immediate feedback in class, online podcasts – in short, we support you to reach your full potential.
* Learn high-level programming skills and master industry software including Matlab and R.
* Increase your employability with a strongly-recommended paid industry placement between the second and final years. Typically students are paid around £17,000 and recent employers include GlaxoSmithKline, the Department of Communities and Local Government, VirginCare, Visteon and Jagex.
* Progress, like our previous graduates, into careers in research, work in the Met Office, GCHQ, finance, industry and medicine or postgraduate degrees in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.
* Distinguish yourself professionally with a degree accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and recognised for membership by the Institute of Physics.
In year one, build strong mathematical foundations to support future investigations in theoretical physics. Topics include probability and randomness, which are key ideas in quantum theories, and tools such as group theory, which are used to describe fundamental symmetries in nature. Calculus and analysis plus linear algebra, essential for studying higher dimensional theories are also introduced along with an introduction to programming.
In second year you will review the evidence for the existence of dark matter and describe Newtonian cosmology using vector calculus. Acquire the mathematical language of quantum mechanics by learning about real and complex analysis. A case studies module introduces the powerful Monte Carlo technique which lies at the heart of statistical mechanics and is used to extract precision results from the Standard Model of particle physics.
In your final year the focus is on modern physics and you have a choice of modules. Topics include classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and special relativity. The mathematical language of the core partial differential equations module is essential. You can conduct a final year theoretical physics project with a supervisor from our theoretical physics research group. Projects have included general relativity and black holes, the gravitational super highway, quantum algorithms, quantum field theory and the quark model.
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Although the subject has seen a bit of resurgence in recent years, the UK is still felt to be short of physics graduates, and in particular physicists training as teachers. If you want a career in physics research — in all sorts of areas, from atmospheric physics to lasers - you'll probably need to take a doctorate, and so have a think about where you would like to do that and how you might fund it (the government funds many physics doctorates, so you might not find it as hard as you think). With that in mind, it's not surprising that just over a fifth of physics graduates go on to take doctorates when they finish their degree, and well over a third of physicists take some kind of postgraduate study in total. Physics is highly regarded and surprisingly versatile, which is why physics graduates who decide not to stay in education are more likely to go into well-paid jobs in the finance industry than they are to go into science. The demand and versatility of physics degrees goes to explain why they're amongst the best-paid science graduates.
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