我们周围世界最令人惊讶的一面是，可以通过使用相对较少的物理定律来理解很多事物。理论物理学家致力于发现最合适的数学定律，以推论所有尺度的物理现象的本质，从微观物质和纳米材料的量子世界到弯曲的时空几何形状和宇宙的大规模结构。核心课程包括第一年的量子物理学和电磁学，第二年的量子力学和相对论，以及第三年的粒子物理，原子物理学和凝聚态物理。此外，在第二年和第三年，您将学习有关量子理论，电磁学，凝聚态物理，引力与宇宙学以及基本粒子物理的专业模块。您还可以选择一些选项，例如“量子信息”和“高级重力和相对论”。
Quite possibly the most astonishing aspect of the world around us is that so much of it can be understood by using a relatively small number of physical laws. Theoretical physicists devote themselves to uncovering the most appropriate mathematical laws for deducing the essence of physical phenomena on all scales, from the quantum world of microscopic matter and nanomaterials to the geometry of curved space-time and the large scale structure of the cosmos.<br><br>The core curriculum includes subjects such as Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism in your first year, Quantum Mechanics and Relativity in your second year, and Particle Physics, Atomic Physics and Condensed Matter Physics in your third year. In addition, in years two and three you take specialised modules on Quantum Theory, Electromagnetism, Condensed Matter Physics, Gravitation and Cosmology, and Elementary Particle Physics. You also have a choice of options such as Quantum Information and Advanced Gravity and Relativity.<br><br>Physics is an exciting subject that is fundamental to the developments in modern society. Applications of the subject range from the very pure to the very practical, and a physics degree opens up a wide range of rewarding careers in scientific research and technological development, as well as in a variety of other professions. A substantial number of our graduates continue on to postgraduate education, or enter employment that directly relies on their specialist skills. Our students also find employment in careers where they are valued because of general skills gained during the course such as logical thinking, problem solving, numeracy and computer literacy. Examples include consulting, finance, computer programming, and accountancy, as well as managerial and administrative positions.