Physics - Study Abroad (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Through the Physics - Study Abroad (Hons) course from  Lancaster University working in collaboration, delivering presentations, communicating your research results, using modern computer programs and taking part in experiments, you will grow skills in analytical thinking, logic and reasoning, digital proficiency and the ability to liaise across teams in the workplace or research environments.

We hope you find your year overseas personally enriching. Our students often tell us that they return feeling more confident, self-assured and with a broader perspective to take into job interviews.

Career opportunities:

Physics is an exciting subject that is fundamental to developments in modern society. Physicists have advanced problem-solving skills, programming knowledge, critical thinking abilities and project management experience, all of which are honed over the course of your degree. These skills open a wealth of career options from the very pure, such as expanding knowledge through scientific research or very practical like exploring the world of data science and software development. Many of our graduates continue their studies to PhD level and embark on a career in academia. A wealth of additional opportunities also exists, such as teaching or careers within the business and finance sectors. 

• Graduate Systems Engineer – BAE Systems

• Big Data Developer - SanTech UK

• Graduate Software Engineer – Royal Bank of Scotland

• PhD Candidate – Manchester University

• Graduate Transport Modeller – Mott MacDonald

• Postdoctoral Researcher – Lancaster University

• Data Technician – S.E Recycling

• Analyst Programmer – Dorset Software

• PhD Researcher – University of Nottingham

• Young Graduate Trainee (Space Weather) - European Space Agency

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills.