Physics

Course summary

Physics underpins our understanding of the Universe we live in, it has brought huge benefits to society and provides the foundation for the advances in engineering, information and communication technologies, and health sciences which we rely on daily in our lives. Studying physics is stimulating, leads to a wide range of careers and gives you good earning potential. Why wouldn’t you want to study physics? The every day and the infinite; big and small. It’s a strange place, the Universe. The 9 theory modules are: • 1 - Measurements and their errors. • 2 - Particles and radiation. • 3 - Waves. • 4 - Mechanics and materials. • 5 - Electricity. • 6 - Further mechanics and thermal physics. • 7 - Fields and their consequences. • 8 - Nuclear physics. • 9 - Astrophysics. Qualities Required: • A lively interest in Physics and the world around them. • Good mathematical skills and the ability to think logically and critically. • An aptitude for practical work.