Physics BSc Hons

at Northumbria University

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)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Grade B in A-level Mathematics and Physics, or recognised equivalents.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

From the first day of your Physics degree to the last, you will be empowered to take responsibility for and develop your own learning.  This experience will equip you with a valuable range of transferable skills from the analytical to the practical and interpersonal.

 

Our industry partners tell us they value highly the analytical skills of Northumbria Physics students such as estimation, quantitative modelling and statistical analysis, and these skills can be deployed across a wide range of disciplines in addition to research, such as healthcare, energy, electronics and finance.

 

Whatever you decide to do, you will have a strong employability potential as a result of having acquired the characteristics of a Northumbria graduate. These include the ability to think creatively while at the same time applying rigorous structure to solve complex problems.