Physics with Planetary & Space Physics

About this course

Physics is the study of the fundamental laws governing matter and energy, from the subatomic to the cosmological. At its heart, it asks why the universe behaves the way it does, and it develops in you a rigorous, quantitative way of thinking that can be applied to problems far beyond the laboratory. This degree at Aberystwyth combines that core grounding in mainstream physics with a detailed focus on the physics of the solar system and the wider universe, giving you specialist knowledge in a field that is both scientifically rich and practically significant. You will study the foundational areas of physics that apply to any physical phenomenon: classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and mathematical methods. Alongside this, you will explore the specialist content that distinguishes this programme, examining the structure and dynamics of planetary bodie

Where its graduates go

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• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
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• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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