Physics

Course summary

Physics is a rich and varied subject which gives students a deep insight into how the physical world works. This course aims to develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment. Through fostering the development of skills in the design and execution of experiments as well as demonstrating the importance of physics as a human endeavour, we will also explore how physics interacts with social, philosophical, economic and industrial matters. Physics is a stimulating and intellectually demanding subject which is deeply rewarding to study.