Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics courses
Physics
Physics challenges our imaginations with topics like relativity and quantum mechanics, and it leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that change our lives.
Study the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. Learn about many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy.
Undergraduate Physics courses
- MPhys Physics
- BSc Honours Physics
Postgraduate Physics study
PhD and MSc by Research available for those wishing to pursue postgraduate study.
Your future career
- Work in industrial and government laboratories, on university campuses, in astronautics or as an engineer
- Be a specialist for newspapers and magazines
- Work in government or the financial sector - your problem-solving abilities and analytical skills will be a great asset
Astrophysics courses
Astrophysics deals with the physics of the universe and applies many disciplines of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics.
Undergraduate Astrophysics courses
- MPhys Astrophysics
- BSc Honours Astrophysics
Postgraduate Astrophysics courses
Postgraduate study in Astrophysics is available in our Centre for Astrophysics Research (CAR) - read more and apply.
Your future career
- Conduct research and test scientific instruments and software
- Teach to educate the public and other professionals
- Work in sectors requiring mathematical/analytical ability such as industry or the financial sector
Mathematics courses
Mathematics is used throughout the world in many fields, including natural science, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences. Advanced mathematics is widely used, but often in an unseen and unadvertised way for example:
- Calculating Voyager's journey to far-away planets
- In ecology for the laws of population change
- Statistics is essential in medicine
- Pricing derivatives and other financial instruments
Undergraduate Maths courses
Postgraduate Maths courses
PhD and MSc by Research available for those wishing to pursue postgraduate study in Mathematics.
Your future career
Qualify in mathematics and you could work in finance, statistics, engineering, computers, teaching or accountancy where you can:
- use logical thought
- formulate a problem in a way which allows for computation and decision
- make deductions from assumption
- use advanced concepts
Find out more
Read out booklet for more information on our undergraduate degree courses.
