- UCAS course code
- F345
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics
Duration: 3 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F345 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*A*A including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Course unit details:
Theory Computing Project
| Unit code | PHYS20872 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Offered by | Department of Physics & Astronomy |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Theory Computing Project
Aims
To develop the ability to investigate problems in theoretical physics through literature study, mathematical analysis and computation.
Learning outcomes
On completion the successful student will be able to:
1. quickly gain access to relevant literature for a given problem.
2. start the analysis of a theoretical problem they have not met before.
3. use appropriate computational tools to tackle problems in theoretical physics.
4. present their work verbally in a succinct and clear manner.
5. give a detailed explanation of their work in a report.
6. defend their work to an expert.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 25% |
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 50% |
| Oral assessment/presentation | 25% |
Feedback methods
Feedback will be offered orally by the supervisors during regular project meetings, and orally and in writing for all reports and interviews.
Recommended reading
As set in the project booklet, or suggested by the supervisor.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Assessment practical exam | 1 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 60 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 39 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Seymour | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
Laboratory facilities are not available for resits. A student who has failed may be permitted to submit further assessments, based on laboratory work already carried out, in order to pass the course unit.