What will I learn?

**During this four-year course with an emphasis on research, you'll explore the fundamental laws underpinning the Universe from the subatomic level to entire galaxies.**You’ll explore how theoretical and experimental physics describes the Universe and gain an insight into how it shapes modern technologies – from the tiniest semiconductor chip to the most powerful laser.As a budding physicist, you’ll learn with researchers working on some of the most exciting discoveries of our time, whether that's the detection of gravitational waves or breakthroughs in quantum technology.We aim to provide a solid foundation in classical physics, mathematics and quantum mechanics and their relationship to technology, while emphasising the importance of modern physics concepts such as the space-time continuum and wave particle duality.Although this course is designed to help you achieve your potential as an academic researcher, the problem-solving skills you'll develop are highly sought-after in a wide range of careers from data science, IT, education, finance and more.Join us and become part of a welcoming, inclusive physics and astronomy community with a dynamic student society.**Distinctive features****Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)**\Our course meets the high-quality standards in education set out by the IOP.**Top 10**\Ranked 8th in the UK for physics (The Guardian University Guide 2025).**95% employment**\95% of our graduates are employed, in further study, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).**Student satisfaction**\1st for physics in the Russell Group for teaching on my course, learning opportunities, academic support, and assessment and feedback (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024).**Research-led teaching**\We're home to one of the largest UK communities of astronomers and condensed matter physicists.**Research focus**\Your final year will focus on research and include a major project with one of our leading research groups.