Applying Physics Skills (F3227)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll:

develop a broad range of basic skills and knowledge to explain real-world problems and/or phenomena
learn to move away from the notion that such problems can be solved with the knowledge from a single module.

A variety of techniques, both analytical and numerical, will be required. There will be an emphasis on justification and clear explanation of the physical principles applied.

You’ll also gain the most important skills needed for career planning. There are skill sessions led by career advising experts, and talks from local companies recruiting mathematics and physics graduates.

Teaching

50%: Lecture
25%: One-to-one (Tutorial)
25%: Seminar

Assessment

40%: Coursework (Portfolio, Problem set)
60%: Examination (Unseen examination)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 44 hours of contact time and about 106 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: