Teaching and assessment for Mathematics and Astrophysics BSc (Hons)

Develop the foundations of university-level mathematics through functions, algebra, calculus, sequences, series, and complex numbers. Build the problem-solving and analytical skills needed for advanced study in mathematics and physics, and for careers that rely on quantitative thinking. 

Build confidence in the mathematical foundations needed for university study. Strengthen your skills in algebra, functions, trigonometry, vectors, differentiation, and integration while developing the problem-solving ability that supports future study and quantitative careers. 

Develop the mathematical tools used to describe space, motion, and change. Study integration, differential equations, vectors, matrices, and geometry while building the problem-solving skills needed for advanced study in mathematics and physics.

Learn how statistics and probability are used to understand data, from science to finance. Analyse patterns, model uncertainty, and make informed decisions using real-world information. 

Develop analytical approaches to problem-solving and communication skills that employers value. Work on problem-solving challenges, explore scientific careers, and learn how to present with impact

Apply the laws of physics to understand orbits, the formation and evolution of stars, and the structure of galaxies and the Universe as a whole. 

This module will provide you with a broad overview of astronomy. You will learn how to apply physical laws to understand observations. 

Explore how forces, fluids, and waves shape the world around you. From sound and pendulums to fluid pressure and resonance, this is physics and engineering in action. 

Starting university is a big step and we’re here to help you make the most of it.

No matter what subject you’re studying, there are important life and study skills that will help you succeed now and in the future.

Explore powerful ideas at the heart of advanced mathematics. Study vector calculus, Fourier series, and partial differential equations, and see how they connect pure mathematics with physics, engineering, and mathematical modelling. 

Electromagnetism and light power the modern world - from phone signals to visible light. Explore how electric and magnetic fields combine to form electromagnetic waves, and discover the physics behind technologies, circuits, and the behaviour of light.

Master programming in Python and MATLAB through hands-on labs. Gain real skills used by scientists and engineers in industry every day. 

Explore how matter and energy behave, from heat and materials to atoms and fundamental particles. 

Discover thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and modern physics, and see how these ideas explain everything from everyday materials to the structure of the universe.

Physics is driven by evidence. Experimental physics is where ideas are challenged, tested, and either proven or rejected through precise measurement and observation.

Now that you’ve settled into university life, it’s time to build on the foundations you set in your first year.

This second-year module is all about helping you take your development to the next level. This module will cover this from a personal, academic, and professional perspective.

Model real-world systems using numerical methods. Learn to solve equations, simulate dynamics, and code like a computational scientist.

Study how systems evolve over time. Learn how to model and analyse physical and biological systems using differential equations and qualitative methods.

Explore the strange and fascinating world of quantum mechanics, where particles behave like waves and measurement changes reality. 

Learn how the Schrödinger equation describes atoms and molecules and discover the physics behind modern technologies like lasers and semiconductors.

Explore how motion, forces, and energy work at every scale. From rotating systems to time dilation, this module links classical mechanics with relativity.

Learn how maths models the motion of fluids and plasmas. Explore flow, waves, and magnetic fields using equations that explain natural and engineered systems. 

From black holes to the big bang, this module explores how galaxies form, evolve, and shape the universe. Study space on the largest possible scale.

Explore the physics of the nucleus, particle interactions, and nuclear fusion. Learn how nuclear physics shapes everything from the stars to clean energy solutions. 

Thermal physics explains how energy moves and why some processes happen while others don’t. You’ll explore engines, gases, entropy, and the laws of heat.