BSc Theoretical Physics

Year 3

(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of many physical laws and principles, and some applications of these principles;
- identify relevant principles and laws when dealing with problems;
- manipulate numerical and other quantitative information, and apply manipulative skills to the solution of problems;
- apply a variety of rigorously-based mathematical skills to the theoretical understanding of physical phenomena;
- undertake project work in Theoretical Physics;
- communicate in writing or orally the results of their work or other scientific information in a variety of styles or for different audiences;
- work autonomously within a structured environment.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- the generic skills necessary for employment related to physics and mathematics;
- the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility;
- the deployment of decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations;
- the communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences;
- the ability to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:

- demonstrating an understanding of, and the ability to apply, a broad range of aspects of the discipline;
- work that draws on a wide variety of material;
- the ability to evaluate and criticise received opinion;
- evidence of an ability to conduct independent enquiry within the discipline;
- work that is typically both evaluative and creative.

Learning context

The learning context for this year/award will include the use of complex and unpredictable situations. The study will be structured within a framework that provides both breadth and depth and opportunities for demonstrating proficiency in the application of concepts and techniques.

Opportunities will be provided for students to develop interests and informed opinions and to undertake some autonomous study.