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This introductory module gives you a taste of classical and quantum physics, astronomy, planetary science and cosmology, and introduces computer programming.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Build on your physical sciences knowledge with remote experiments in astronomy, physics, and planetary science, adding a vital element of practical work.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Explore the fundamentals of physics, learning about the mechanics of motion and heat, fields and waves, and the peculiarity of quantum physics and relativity.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Designed to develop academic skills for further study, this introductory module offers insights into a range of subject areas, including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics, computing and IT.

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Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

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Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Study our online physics degree accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and learn core physics concepts and processes that explain a range of phenomena.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Combining mathematics and physics, this degree will develop your knowledge and understanding of key physics concepts and their underpinning mathematical theory.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

In this specialist route through our natural sciences degree, you'll develop your understanding of core physics concepts and processes.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This mathematics and physics diploma will develop your knowledge and understanding of key physics concepts and their underpinning mathematical theory.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Learn to describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the physical world objectively and quantitatively, using mathematical tools and experimental methods.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our natural sciences diploma allows you to study a multidisciplinary natural sciences course or to specialise in a particular branch of science.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This mathematics and physics certificate will develop your knowledge and understanding of key physics concepts and their underpinning mathematical theory.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our natural sciences certificate is a multidisciplinary course that introduces the branches of science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Build your own qualification from a wide choice of subjects and modules, creating a certificate unique to you.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This award is a specialised Astrophysics with Space Science route through our Master of Physics (MPhys) integrated masters degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our Master of Physics (MPhys) integrated masters degree combines undergraduate and postgraduate modules – choose from three start points and two routes.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This certificate combines studying fundamental physics concepts: classical mechanics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics, with practical activity.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

This introduction to astronomy and planetary science investigates the stars, planets, galaxies, space exploration and the origin and evolution of the universe.

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16-18 hours per week	October 2026

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