Honours degree programmes

The formal statements of required modules for different programmes are in the University’s Module catalogue and Programme Requirements, and are also reflected in the compulsory and choice modules seen in the online advising system. This section is intended as a brief informal guide only, and should not conflict with the programme requirements.

In the following tables we list the compulsory modules for each programme. Students select additional modules, normally in physics/astrophysics or in their joint degree subject. Honours BSc degrees require a minimum of 240 credits to be gained during the two-year honours programme, of which at least 210 credits must be at 3000 and 4000 level and at least 90 credits must be at 4000 level. MPhys and MSci degrees require a minimum of 360 credits to be gained during the three-year honours programme, of which at least 330 credits must be at 3000, 4000 and 5000 level and at least 120 credits must be at 5000 level.

  • Almost all students will take these core modules.