Theoretical Physics (Hons) Queen Mary University of London

Overview

You’ll take core modules leading to a knowledge of advanced mathematics, quantum theory and special and general relativity, essential for describing the physics of particles and gravity.

Taking your studies further, you’ll choose from optional modules dealing with intriguing phenomena ranging from elementary particles to models of the universe as a whole. You’ll also have access to modules reflecting the School’s full range of expertise across physics and astronomy.

The advanced numerical, problem solving and research skills you'll develop are highly valued across academia, industrial research and the corporate sector.

Your Theoretical Physics (Hons) programme offered at Queen Mary University of London includes modules taught by staff from the School’s prestigious Centre for Research in String Theory, one of the foremost research groups in string theory in the world.

In your final year, you’ll undertake an independent research project, supervised by one of the School’s theoretical physicists.

Careers

Many graduates continue their studies with a PhD or MSc, often as a precursor to a career in research. The flexibility of the programme prepares you for careers even in specialist areas of physics – just pick modules in line with your preferred specialism.

Skills developed through studying physics – such as numeracy, data analysis, coding and problem solving – are also highly transferable into other sectors, including energy, business, marketing, engineering, technology, IT and finance.

Recent graduates of the school of Physics and Astronomy have been hired by:

• UK Space Agency
• JP Morgan Chase & Co. (financial services)
• European Astronaut Centre
• Airbus (aeronautical)
• KPMG (financial services)
• CGI (IT consultancy)
• Toad A.I.
• Goldman Sachs (investment banking)
• IBM (technology)
• Bank of England (banking)
• Baclays Corporate (banking)
• UK Government Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Tata Consultancy Services
• Fidessa (financial services)
• Jacobs (engineering and construction)
• Kubick (data consultancy)
• MediaCom (marketing)
• Yobota (banking software)