2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Theoretical Physics (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Physics and Astronomy

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Physics

Professional Body Offering Accreditation:

Institute of Physics

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme:

BSc Theoretical Physics

Theoretical physics uses mathematical methods to delve into the physics that governs our world and our universe. From developing cancer treatments and artificial intelligence to answering the fundamental questions of the universe, physics and physicists have had a significant impact across a variety of different industries – which is why it’s still such a sought-after and relevant discipline today.
Studying the theoretical physics degree at Leeds will provide you with a solid grounding in how mathematical methods are applied to physics topics alongside experience in conducting your own project work based on current research areas – including a collaborative research project in your final year. Throughout your degree, you’ll have access to excellent facilities right here on campus, including laboratories and teaching spaces in the Sir William Henry Bragg Building.
Our close industry links and innovative research activity ensure this course reflects the latest advancements and applications in physics. You'll graduate with the specialist knowledge, skills and experience necessary to launch a successful career in this highly valued profession, with a wide range of career options available to you.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
Please note that the School would prefer to offer this as 1 x 100 credits of Year 1 Physics to reflect the way in which it is designed, taught and assessed.

- Year 1 Physics Assessment - 100 credits

Optional modules:

Candidates can study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates can study up to 20 credits of Discovery modules, ensuring that they study for 120 credits in total.
Candidates who have chosen 10 credits of optional modules must take a 10 further credits of Discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 2 and 3 are not yet available. Before you enter years 2 and 3 details of modules for those years will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
Please note that the School would prefer to offer this as 1 x 80 credits of Year 2 Physics, plus 1 x 40 credits of Experimental Physics to reflect the way in which it is designed, taught and assessed.

- Year 2 Physics Assessment - 80 credits
- Quantum Mechanics - 0 credits
- Statistical Mechanics and Coding - 0 credits
- Condensed Matter Physics - 0 credits
- Electromagnetism - 0 credits

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:
- Calculus of Variations - 10 credits
- Further Linear Algebra and Discrete Mathematics - 20 credits
- Introduction to Logic - 10 credits

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits of discovery modules

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for year 3 are not yet available. Before you enter year 3 full details of modules for that year will be provided.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
- Project - 40 credits
- Advanced Topics in Physics - 40 credits

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules:
Candidates can either choose 1 module from List A and 1 module from List B, or 2 options from List C.
List A
- Medical Physics 1 (tbc) - 20 credits
- Earth and Environment option 1 (tbc) - 20 credits
- Computational Simulations - 20 credits
- Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics - 20 credits

List B
- Medical Physics 2 (tbc) - 20 credits
- Earth and Environment 2 (tbc) - 20 credits
- Cosmology - 20 credits
- Magnetism in Condensed Matter - 20 credits
- Quantum Photonics - 20 credits

List C
- Communicating Science (tbc) - 20 credits
- Physics into Work - 20 credits
- Physics into Schools - 20 credits
- Group Innovation Project - 20 credits

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 40 credits of discovery modules

Last updated: 08/05/2024 09:26:21

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