Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad)

About this programme

Explore phenomena which experimentation can't easily explain and broaden your horizons with a year abroad There's plenty of opportunities to explore our campus and meet us. Sign up for email alerts to be the first to know of any upcoming events. Discover the mathematics behind modern physics. Explore the fundamental laws of the universe through advanced mathematics, computation and theoretical techniques. You'll develop the analytical skills to tackle some of physics' most challenging questions. Broaden your perspective with a year abroad. Spend a year studying at one of our international partner universities, experiencing a different academic culture while developing your global outlook and enhancing your degree. Build strong foundations and tailor your studies. Develop your knowledge of physics and mathematics while exploring advanced topics through a choice of core and option modules. You'll build expertise in the areas that interest you most. Develop advanced computational skills. Learn to solve complex physical problems using mathematical analysis and some of the computational methods used by leading researchers in academia as well as industry. You'll gain experience using specialist software and high-performance computing, including York's Viking supercomputer, to model large and complex physical systems. Learn from internationally recognised physicists. Study alongside experts whose research shapes the future of theoretical physics. In your final year, you'll work as part of a research team to investigate an original project under the guidance of an academic su