Theoretical Physics (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

Theoretical Physics (Hons) at University of Hull gives you the mathematical tools to gain a deep understanding of modern physics – from the sub-atomic level to a cosmological scale.

We’ll help you develop the transferable data science skills that employers value – including in Python, one of the fastest-growing programming languages. You'll pick up sought-after skills in everything from communication and team work to problem solving, alongside programming, maths and research experience.

Nurtured by world-leading academics, you’ll have weekly tutorials in your first two years. Plus one-to-one feedback sessions with your tutor throughout your degree.

We run a packed calendar of over 100 events every year, spanning widening participation, diversity and curriculum-enhancing activities. We’re part of a unique employability network, the White Rose Industrial Physics Alliance, which runs careers events featuring potential future employers.

Future prospects

• You could go on to employment within a diverse range of fields, such as research and development, telecommunications, IT and computing, education, data science, laser systems engineering, medical physics, nuclear engineering, scientific media, and finance.

• The graduates have secured roles at companies including Rolls-Royce, Thales, QinetiQ, NPL, Reckitt and Clyde Bergemann. Others have gone onto graduate training schemes with the National Grid and the NHS.

• This degree meets the educational requirements towards a sought-after qualification as a Chartered Physicist, which opens even more doors to future employment and research opportunities – such as staying on an extra year to gain a Masters.