Physics with Year in Computer Science, MSci (Hons)

Course summary

Are you interested in how the world works and the technology used to shape it? If so, this could be the perfect course for you.Study the theories of physics with the practical applications of computer science. This combination will help to ensure you graduate career-ready. Taught by award-winning academics and researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy and School of Computer Science, you'll perfect your skills in:

• mathematical modelling

• programming

• software engineering

• AI and machine learning

The final year of this MSci course supports you to graduate with highly-developed professional skills. You'll work on a major project based on a real-world problem or linked to one of our research groups. Supported by an active researcher in physics, you'll enhance your knowledge at the leading edge of current physics.91% of our undergraduates secure employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. Over 20% of our physics MSci graduates work as programmers and software development professionals. Top employers of our graduates from these schools include:

• Experian

• Rolls Royce

• Accenture

• BAE Systems

This course is also available as a BSc course (UCAS code F3G4).

Modules

In year one, you'll learn about cutting-edge research topics spanning from medical physics, nanoscience, and astronomy, and build your skills in programming using the Python language. In year two, you'll study core theories of physics, as well as develop your lab skills and experimental techniques.The third year goes into depth on computer science, starting with a deep dive into computer programming using the Python language. Expanding on your knowledge of core physics, your fourth year will cover atomic, nuclear, particle and solid-state physics. You'll work in pairs on a research project, supported by a supervisor. You'll design and carry out your own experiments, calculations or computational work.In your final year you'll work on a large independent project in a topic of current research interest. You'll study synoptic modules in this year, which means you’ll be assessed on your learning across these throughout the year. These modules use student-centred activities to help to develop your professional skills.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS

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In year one, you'll learn about cutting-edge research topics spanning from medical physics, nanoscience, and astronomy, and build your skills in programming using the Python language. In year two, you'll study core theories of physics, as well as develop your lab skills and experimental techniques. The third year goes into depth on computer science, starting with a deep dive into computer programming using the Python language. Expanding on your knowledge of core physics, your fourth year will cover atomic, nuclear, particle and solid-state physics. You'll work in pairs on a research project, supported by a supervisor. You'll design and carry out your own experiments, calculations or computational work. In your final year you'll work on a large independent project in a topic of current research interest. You'll study synoptic modules in this year, which means you’ll be assessed on your learning across these throughout the year. These modules use student-centred activities to help to develop your professional skills.