Physics students at Northumbria are taught through a wide range of methods, including directed learning, laboratory experiments and self-directed research. There is a strong emphasis on problem solving, ranging from laboratory sessions and seminars to develop solutions to ideal problems, to applying computational techniques to multi-variable constrained problems.
You will be exposed to and encouraged to use the latest technology, through dedicated facilities, to study and understand complex physical concepts.
Our assessment philosophy is to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and application in a variety of ways and settings including laboratory experiments, presentations, assignments, exams, reports and project work.
Assessments will develop your communication skills while also testing your grasp of the learning outcomes for each module.
Modules
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
Year one
- KC4009 -Calculus (Core,20 Credits)
- KC4014 -Dynamics (Core,20 Credits)
- KC4017 -Particles, Waves and the Big Bang (Core,20 Credits)
- KD4010 -Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics (Core,20 Credits)
- KD4014 -Research, Analysis and Presentation (Core,20 Credits)
- KD4015 -Experiments and Discovery (Core,20 Credits)
- KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Year two
- KC5028 -Advanced Mathematics for Physics (Core,20 Credits)
- KC5029 -Space-Time and Electromagnetism (Core,20 Credits)
- KD5081 -Theory, Computation and Experiment (Core,20 Credits)
- KD5082 -Quantum Universe (Core,20 Credits)
- KD5083 -Semiconductor Physics (Core,20 Credits)
- KD5084 -Thermal and Nuclear Energy (Core,20 Credits)
- KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Year three
- AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
- KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
- KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
- KL5006 -Work placement year (Optional,120 Credits)
- KL5007 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)
- KL5008 -Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)
Year four
- KC6027 -Fluid Dynamics (Optional,20 Credits)
- KC6028 -Dynamical Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
- KD6030 -Optical Communications System Design (Optional,20 Credits)
- KD6031 -Instrumentation and Control of Dynamical Systems (Core,20 Credits)
- KD6040 -Individual Physics Project (Core,40 Credits)
- KD6041 -Quantum Devices (Core,20 Credits)
- KD6042 -Advanced Photovoltaics (Core,20 Credits)
- KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
- KL6003 -Quantum and Molecular Photonics (Optional,20 Credits)
