MPhys, BSc Physics with Astrophysics(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 3

(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)

Learning outcomes

• A deep knowledge, understanding and application of a range of advanced topics in Physics and Astrophysics
• Think creatively to solve a problem or create new knowledge.
• Deploy complex problem solving techniques.
• Deepen your understanding of the laws of nature, from the subatomic to the cosmic.
• Ability to model problems and make estimations.
• Use coding and mathematical tools to solve physics problems.
• Undertake critical evaluation of information and rigorous analysis of data.
• Develop your professionalism, including communicating effectively in verbal, written and multimedia formats, and planning and completing work to deadlines.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Be enterprising and be able to identify and realise opportunities.
• Ability to evaluate your own strengths and identify areas for development.
• Undertake experimental work to make accurate measurements of physical phenomena
• Understand and use appropriate techniques to design experiments.
• Ability to apply appropriate methods for error analysis and statistical significance.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Problem Solving
2. Communication
3. Team work

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods including formal exams, assignments, presentations and continuous assessment.