Most of the modules in the fourth year follow on from modules you have taken in previous years. Some of these modules are able to give an account of issues which are currently (or recently have been) the subject of research interest.

A major feature of the final year is your project which will occupy a significant amount of your time. It will provide you with the experience of exploring a particular area of physics in depth, and of working with your partner and supervisor to bring it to a successful conclusion within the permitted time. You will also experience what it is like to work in a physics research group.

Aims

• To enable students to study a range of physics topics at a level appropriate for a future career in physics.
• To permit students to specialise in areas of physics of particular interest to them.
• To make students aware of current research interests in a number of areas of physics.
• To develop students' transferable skills.

Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the fourth year, you should

1. Have a good in depth understanding of a broad range of topics in physics.
2. Be able, with appropriate supervision, to undertake project work in physics, and to communicate the results clearly in writing and orally.
3. Be well-prepared for the next step in your professional lives, whether this involves further training or moving directly into a career.

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