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E D U C AT I O N A N D P H Y S I C S
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Physics at Keele is consistently rated highly in the National Student Survey, (No. 1 for
Physics 2017, with 100% overall satisfaction). And, if you have a passion for teaching,
this course is for you.
Physics is a fundamental, curiosity-driven discipline, with applications in
many other areas of science and technology. You will gain an understanding
of the subject fundamentals, including quantum mechanics, relativity and
electromagnetism, and will apply this knowledge to solve problems, plan
investigations and report your work.
By taking modules in Education, you will learn how social, political and
economic factors may impact on the application of physics knowledge in
schools. You will explore the present and future developments in education
and professional practice, which will prepare you for a career in teaching.
What will this mean for my future?
When you graduate, you might choose to do a PGCE to become a teacher.
Employers value numerate, versatile graduates who can communicate
well. With a Keele Education and Physics degree you could take up roles
as a medical physicist, geophysicist or enter the space, telecommunications
or nuclear industries. You may also find employment as a science writer,
chartered accountant, IT consultant, teacher, educational developer or
curriculum innovator. If you take electives in modern languages, you may
graduate with an enhanced degree title, for example, ‘Education and Physics
with competency in Japanese’ and teach abroad. Many of our graduates go
onto further study at Master’s/PhD level.
Studying Physics for three years as part of a combined programme will lead to a degree
accredited by the Institute of Physics.
UCAS Code - FX33
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DDM
Course Duration
3 or 4 years with a
placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Mechanics, Gravity and Relativity
• Nature of Matter
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Understanding Learning
• Childhood, Policy and Education
• Digital Technologies
Second Year
• Quantum Mechanics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Statistical Mechanics and Solid State
Physics
• Education Matters: Contemporary
Issues and Debates in Education
• Education Placement
Third Year
• Quantum Mechanics II
• Electromagnetism
• Physics Dissertation
• Cosmology
• Physics of Compact Objects
• Life in the Universe
• Atmospheric Physics
• Polymer Physics
• Educating for Global Citizenship
• The Making of Professionals
• Education, Work, Identity
• School Engagement and Outreach
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes