School of Physics units in 2026/27

Please note: Programme and unit information may change as the relevant academic field develops. We may also make changes to the structure of programmes and assessments to improve the student experience.

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What do the Levels represent?

What do the teaching blocks (TB) mean?

Level QCA-3
Level C/4
Level I/5
Level H/6
Level M/7
Level D/8
All units
All open units
Unit name Unit code Credit points Open unit status Teaching Block
Advanced Classical Mechanics PHYS30048 20 Not open TB-2
Advanced Computational Physics and Machine Learning PHYS30053 20 Not open TB-4
Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Scientific Computing SCIF30006 20 Not open TB-4
Core Physics III: Atoms and Matter PHYS30051 20 Not open TB-1
Core Programming, Visualisation and Data Analysis for Scientists SCIF30005 20 Not open TB-4
Dissertation in Physics for Joint Honours PHYS30043 20 Not open TB-4
Environmental Physics PHYS30049 20 Not open TB-2
Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei PHYS30052 20 Not open TB-1
Group Project in Scientific Computing SCIF30004 20 Not open TB-2
Industrial Experience with Distance Learning PHYS30028 120 Not open AYEAR
Industrial Group Project in Physics   PHYS30032 40 Not open TB-4
Industrial Placement PHYS39002 120 Not open AYEAR
Materials: Fundamental properties and applications PHYS30050 20 Not open TB-2
Mesoscale and Biological Physics PHYS30045 20 Not open TB-1
Particle Physics PHYS30046 20 Not open TB-1
Physics Education PHYS30031 40 Not open TB-4
Practical Physics III: Research Skills and Group Project PHYS30033 20 Not open TB-1,TB-2
Research Project in Physics PHYS30034 40 Not open TB-4
Stellar and Terrestrial Fusion PHYS30047 20 Not open TB-2
Year Abroad PHYS39000 120 Not open TB-4
Year Abroad - research strand with distance learning PHYS30023 120 Not open TB-4
Year Abroad - taught strand with distance learning PHYS30022 120 Not open TB-4