Physics Cardiff University

Overview

Designed for those with an enquiring mind, this  Physics programme offered at Cardiff University  provides a wide-ranging education in how theoretical and experimental physics can be used to describe the universe. It also provides an insight into the impact of physics on modern technologies.

Key facts

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), this course aims to prepare you for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education or other sectors which require a practical, numerate and analytical approach to problem solving, such as business, finance and government.

You will be part of a friendly and welcoming department currently housed in the Queen’s Building complex, which contains a wide variety of purpose-built laboratories, lecture theatres and computing facilities.

Distinctive features

• You will benefit from the involvement of research-active staff in course design and delivery
• You will have frequent opportunities to conduct practical work in the School’s laboratory facilities
• You will receive a solid scientific training based on our world leading research
• You will develop the key transferable skills that employers require
• There is an emphasis on independent learning
• We provide effective course monitoring and opportunities for student feedback

Career prospects

The university provides a range of support to help our students to find the career opportunities that suit them best, such as a Careers Adviser who is partially located in the School, on-site careers fairs and employer visits. We also aim to prepare our students by providing them with the skills they need to succeed in obtaining jobs and feeling confident in their chosen workplace.

Employers include UK and international universities plus organisations such as Rolls Royce, European Space Agency, Tata Steel, Lockheed Martin, National Instruments and Barclays.

Graduate careers

• Research scientist
• Statistician
• Airline pilot
• Data Analyst
• Science communicator
• Teacher
• Software engineer