Why choose our School of Physics and Astronomy?
Find your passion Our areas of expertise are broad and include particle physics, astronomy, materials physics and theoretical physics, allowing you to pursue your interests as they develop. Ultimately, you can choose to gain a degree with a wide knowledge of physics or to specialise in a particular area. You can choose from pathways that offer you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience or to immerse yourself in a new culture overseas. You can also specialise further through our intercollegiate MSci programmes, which share fourth-year modules with other University of London institutions including King’s College London (KCL), University College London (UCL) and Royal Holloway, University of London. All of our programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics, which ensures consistently high academic standards.
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Our highlights 1st in London for student satisfaction 5 years running (NSS 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014) Successful placement scheme offering opportunities in research and industry Excellent facilities including laboratories and an astronomical observatory Involved in pioneering international research collaborations including the discovery of the Higgs boson and exoplanet Proxima b Opportunities to study abroad and incorporate professional experience into your degree
