In this course, you will explore the beauty, elegance, and practicality of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. You will learn to use maths for a range of purposes which may include developing precise and logical arguments, constructing rigorous proofs, and formulating solutions to new problems. You will study in an intellectually stimulating environment amongst other mathematicians. Your skills will be in demand wherever there’s a need for logical thinking. Studying Physics at Keele, you will learn to apply mathematics and computing to formulate and solve a wide range of physical problems. You’ll use mathematics to describe the physical world and learn to plan and conduct investigations before reporting your results. Your course will be informed by the research interests of our current teaching staff: primarily astrophysics and condensed matter physics
BA (Hons) Mathematics and Physics
Modules
Year 1
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Mechanics, Gravity, and Relativity
- Nature of matter
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electricity and Magnetism
Year 2
- Differential Equations
- Quantum Mechanics
- Optics and Thermodynamics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Statistical Mechanics and Solid State Physics
OPTIONAL MODULES
- Probability
- Computational Mathematics
- Exploring Algebra and Analysis
- Complex Variable I and Vector Calculus
- Dynamics
- Abstract Algebra
- Linear Statistical Models
- Analysis II
- Professional Mathematics and Data Science
Year 3
- Electromagnetism
- Physics Project – ISP
OPTIONAL MODULES
- Graph Theory
- Non-linear Differential Equations
- Partial Differential Equations
- Group Theory
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Financial Mathematics
- Project II – ISP
- Fluid Mechanics
- Complex Variable II
- Waves
- Medical Statistics
- Mathematical Biology
- Introduction to Mathematics Teaching
- Linear Algebra and Rings
- Introduction to Linear Elasticity
- Mathematical Modelling
- Binary Stars and Extrasolar Planets
- Data Analysis and Model Testing
- Particle Physics and Accelerators
- Cosmology
- Life in the Universe
- Quantum Mechanics II
- General Relativity, Black Holes, and Gravitational Waves
Employability
A Mathematics and Physics degree is a springboard for many careers. You will have gained a broad base of scientific and mathematical knowledge together with much valued versatility in problem solving and quantitative reasoning. This course provides the solid background needed for scientific research, engineering, industry, management, software development, health and teaching. Employment as a science writer, chartered accountant or IT consultant are other possible routes. Many of our graduates go on to further study, either at Master’s or PhD level.
Previous employers
- Apple
- Center Parcs
- Jaguar Landrover
- BT
- Capita
- Co-op Bank
- Deloitte
Key Facts
Requirements
- A Level requirement ACC – to include Maths at grade A and Physics at grade C or above.
- Maths at C (or 4)
- English at C (or 4)
- BTEC-DMM
- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE- 29 points
Duration options
Full-time, 3/4 years
Fees and Applying
EU/Home – Tuition Fees:
- Full-time: £9,250 UK
International –
- Tuition Fees: £17,000
