Physics, MPhys (Hons)

About the courseAt Sussex, our experts are working at the forefront of physics, developing next generation quantum technology devices and working on the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. You’ll study modules based on the latest research, from quantum mechanics to particle physics. You'll also explore the fundamental laws of physics.You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading faculty on ground-breaking discoveries, through your final year project and various research placement opportunities. In your integrated Masters year you develop advanced physical skills through working with one of our expert departmental research groups.You’ll be part of a close community – our lively Physics Society arranges regular social events. Our building is a real hub of activity. You’ll have all your practical sessions in our modern teaching laboratories. Outside the classroom, you can study or catch up with your friends in our popular student spaces.AccreditationThis course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. MPhys or BSc?We also offer this course as a five-year MPhys with an industrial placement year, as a four-year MPhys with research placements, as a three-year BSc, or as a four-year BSc with an industrial placement year.About Sussex Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better. Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.Location We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast. We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study