Physics, MPhys (Hons), with industry placement

Physics is a captivating field that explores fundamental questions about the universe, from subatomic particles to cosmic expanses. The MPhys degree at Swansea University is designed for those pursuing careers in physics or advanced study like a PhD, with graduates sought by employers in academia, government, aerospace, energy, and beyond. Our program integrates cutting-edge research, including anti-matter trapping, superconductivity, and nanotechnology, offering insights in a vibrant, research-led environment on a stunning seafront campus.Students engage in flexible modules across years, covering dynamics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, and climate physics, with options for Welsh study. Year four features a paid industrial placement to enhance employability, while the final year includes a research project—potentially at CERN—supervised by experts. Assessment combines lectures, labs, and reports, with degrees accredited by the Institute of Physics. Facilities include advanced labs and microscopy systems, supported by notable alumni like Professor Lyn Evans.

In Year 1 your modules may include Dynamics, Oscillations and Waves; Astronomy and Cosmology; Physics of Fields and Matter; Essential Skills for Physicists; the Quantum World; Mathematics for Physicists; and Laboratory Physics, which can be studied in English or Welsh. In Year 2, modules may include Statistical Physics; Physics Simulation; Quantum Mechanics; Mathematical Methods in Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Electromagneticism and Special Relativity; Particle Physics; and further Laboratory Physics, which can be studied in English or Welsh. In Year 3, you will study modules covering Quantum Mechanics; Atomic Physics; Condensed Matter Physics; Quantum Optics; Particle Physics; Nuclear Physics; General Relativity; Climate Physics; Computational Physics; and Mathematical Methods in Physics. There are also optional modules, such as Cosmology; Astrophysics; Advanced Research in Physics; and Teaching Physics via a School Placement. You will spend Year 4 on a paid industrial placement, putting your skills into practice and greatly enhancing your employability. In Year 5, you can choose from a range of advanced modules such as Quantum Field Theory; Advanced Particle Physics; Modern Laser Systems; Atomic and Quantum Optics; Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena; Quantum Information Processing; Nano Bio-photonics; and Magnetic Resonance Physics, NMR Spectroscopy and MRI. You will also conduct a cutting-edge research project, with the opportunity to do this with the Swansea Antihydrogen group in CERN.