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Physics
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F304 MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F303 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F301 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F300
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or
Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
Physics with Computing
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F330 MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F331 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: FG34 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: FG33
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or
Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
Our Physics degree offers maximum flexibility to study optional modules from across our suite of physics courses. It is designed to support deeper learning, coordinated on a weekly basis between core physics, essential mathematics, computing and laboratories.
Year 1
Areas to be studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, and supporting mathematics.
Year 2
Areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, and the physics of materials.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas to be studied include advanced physics modules informed by current research in the department; students will also be involved in a group project. BSc students will also complete an individual final year project.
Year 4 (MPhys only)
Areas studied will include advanced physics modules informed by current research in the department; students will also do a substantial physics project.
Graduate destinations
Recent employers of our Physics graduates include: British Gas Research, Deloitte, Thames Water plc, British Antarctic Survey, Schlumberger Technologies, Plastic Coatings plc, STC Submarine Systems, Siemens AG. This degree will provide a solid understanding of core physics with an emphasis on theory, and on the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematical data science and computing. You will also develop skills in data structures, algorithm design, AI, big data, optimisation and embedded systems.
Year 1
Indicative areas studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics and good programming practice, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, and supporting mathematics.
Year 2
Indicative areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, the physics of materials, programming in a variety of languages and the study of data, algorithms, and optimisation.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Indicative areas to be studied will include advanced physics and computing modules a group project and a computational physics project (BSc only).
Year 4 (MPhys only)
Indicative areas to be studied will include advanced physics and computing modules and a substantial computational physics research project.
Graduate destinations
This course launched in 2021 so there are no graduates yet. However, the combined skillsets of physics, computing and mathematics are highly sought-after in both research and industry.
Engineering Physics
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F313 MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F312 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F382 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F311
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or
Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
Mathematics and Physics
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F345 MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F344 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F340 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F341
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or
Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
This degree builds on the core of the Physics course with streamed engineering content (selected at the end of year one) to ensure a coherent strong development in your chosen engineering specialisation, with a flavour easily recognisable to employers. Planned streams are: materials engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
Year 1
Areas to be studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, and supporting mathematics.
Year 2
Areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, the physics of materials, and engineering.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas to be studied include advanced physics and engineering modules (informed by departmental research – MPhys only), a group project or an engineering physics project (BSc only).
Year 4 (MPhys only)
Areas covered will include advanced physics and engineering modules (informed by departmental research) and a substantial research project in engineering physics.
Graduate destinations
Recent employers of our Physics graduates include: Dstl, EDF and Maclaren. This course is ideal for those looking to combine the rigour of mathematics with the study of physics to gain a deep understanding of physical phenomena and their underpinning mathematical foundations.
Year 1
Areas to be studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, supporting mathematics, plus pure mathematics modules that encourage mathematical thinking.
Year 2
Indicative areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, and the physics of materials, plus additional pure mathematics modules chosen specifically for content that provides insight into mathematical thinking.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas studied include advanced physics and mathematics modules (informed by departmental research – MPhys only), a group project or a mathematical physics project (BSc only).
Year 4 (MPhys only)
Areas to be studied will include advanced physics and pure mathematics modules (informed by departmental research) and a substantial research project in mathematical physics.
Graduate destinations
BAE Systems, Business Growth Fund, Deutsche Bank, E.ON, Hawk Eye, Intelligent Energy, Inventive Finance, NHS, QinetiQ.
Physics with Theoretical Physics
MPhys (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F347 MPhys (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: F348 BSc (Hons) DIS/DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: F342 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: F346
Typical offers
A level: AAB (MPhys) / ABB (BSc) including Maths and Physics (applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case by case basis) IB: (MPhys) 35 (6,6,5 HL) / (BSc) 34 (6,5,5 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or
Engineering: DD including D in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19-21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level grade B in Maths
This degree provides the opportunity to develop the skills of a theoretical physicist. It will provide a solid understanding of core physics with an emphasis on theory, and on the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematics and computing.
Year 1
Areas to be studied include symmetry, conservation laws, least action, computational physics, physics laboratories, electromagnetism, relativity, and supporting mathematics.
Year 2
Indicative areas studied include quantum physics, condensed matter, statistical physics, the physics of materials, plus additional applied mathematics content.
Optional placement/study year
Optional industrial placement and/or overseas study.
Year 3
Areas to be studied will include advanced physics modules (informed by departmental research – MPhys only), a group project, applied mathematics or a theoretical physics project (BSc only).
Final year (MPhys only)
Areas to be studied will include advanced physics and applied mathematics modules (informed by departmental research) and a substantial research project in theoretical physics.
Graduate destinations
Capita, Deutsche Bank, Rolls Royce, L’Oreal, Home Office.
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Psychology
Why choose Psychology at Loughborough?
Understanding human behaviour is not only fascinating, but is a fundamental skill highly valued in varying contexts – from the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems to the improvement of performance at work or in sport. Any of our Psychology degrees will give you the knowledge, skills and competencies that are prized by employers, such as critical thinking and research abilities. They are taught by staff at the forefront of research and understanding within their fields, ensuring that you develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of psychological science. The different courses and range of pathways available allow you to customise your studies to suit your individual interests and pursue a career path you are passionate about. All of our undergraduate psychology courses provide the perfect foundation for further study of professional psychology or our own specialised MSc courses such as the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology. Professional recognition
Our psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), with the exception of Psychology in Education (this is a brand new course for 2021 and we are working towards achieving its accreditation). The courses share a suite of modules which form the core content required for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. Topics include, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality and individual differences, historical and conceptual issues and research methods. This allows progression onto specialised psychology training such as Clinical, Counselling, Business, Educational or Sport and Exercise Psychology. Placement year and study abroad
We encourage and provide support to students who wish to undertake an optional year-long work placement or study abroad opportunity. A placement year helps to develop essential skills and foster valuable industry contacts. We have strong connections with a range of organisations offering placements. Our students have undertaken placements in roles including: Assistant Clinical Psychologist at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Special Educational Needs Classroom Assistant at Ashmount School; and Social Researcher at the Department of Work and Pensions. Employability
Our courses provide a foundation for specialised postgraduate training in psychology or postgraduate research, which can lead to accreditation to practise as a psychologist. Our graduates go on to enjoy a wide variety of careers in clinical, forensic, sport, education, commercial, financial and management sectors. The flexibility of our psychology courses means students can tailor their degree to suit their individual career interests and aspirations.
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