Physics with Computing (Hons) Loughborough University

Overview

If you enjoy both computing and physics, this MPhys in  Physics with Computing (Hons)  from  Loughborough University  presents a fantastic opportunity to study both, equipping yourself with a powerful skill set for future employment.

The Physics with Computing degree will provide a solid understanding of core physics with an emphasis on theory, and on the formulation and solving of physics problems using mathematical data science and computing. 

In addition to the core physics course you will also be able develop skills in relevant aspects of computer science such as data structures, algorithm design, artificial intelligence, big data, and optimisation as well embedded systems. 

The combined skillsets of physics, computing and mathematics are not only a satisfying combination in their own right, but they also develop a set of skills highly sought-after in both research and industry. 

What’s the difference between MPhys and BSc?

All our innovative new physics degrees include BSc and MPhys options and an advanced research project. The MPhys Physics degree may be taken in four or five years. The five-year version of the course includes either a sandwich year of employment in industry or a year of study abroad between the second and the third or the third and the fourth year of study.

Your future career

Our new Physics with Computing degree enables you to develop a powerful skillset that has wide-ranging applications. Although this is a new course (and there are no graduates yet) we anticipate that graduates with this combination of skills would find employment opportunities in such areas as engineering, energy, manufacturing, IT and telecommunications.

Recent employers of our Physics graduates include: British Gas Research, Deloitte, Thames Water plc, British Antarctic Survey, Schlumberger Technologies, Plastic Coatings plc, STC Submarine Systems, Siemens AG, West Midlands Health Authority, and Local Education Authorities and the European Patent Office.