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Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course summary**- Study on a top-five ranked course for student satisfaction.- Learn in small, close-knit and supportive groups.- Work on real-world projects with industry partners throughout your course.- Feel motivated by a course with one of the highest success
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Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course summary**- Study on a top-five ranked course for student satisfaction.- Learn in small, close-knit and supportive groups.- Work on real-world projects with industry partners throughout your course.- Feel motivated by a course with one of the highest success rates for students acquiring placements.On this course you’ll immerse yourself in how the universe works. You’ll study a range of classical and modern physics, developing the mathematical and analytical tools to solve the problems you encounter. The skills you develop studying physics are some of the most versatile of any degree subject.We also offer BSc Honours Physics with Foundation Year where you study an initial foundation year to prepare for the course. **How you learn**All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.We’ve designed a balanced mix of activities to develop you as a professional physicist and enhance your career prospects. The physics course's focus at Sheffield Hallam is to teach in an applied way, highlighting the links between academic learning and its professional applications. As part of this, you’ll undertake projects with local industry partners to solve the real issues they’re encountering – developing professional skills and research techniques side by side.You learn through- lectures- tutorials- seminars- practical laboratory sessions- problem-based and practical activity-based sessions- group and individual project work- acting as mentors for other students**Applied learningWork placements**You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Although optional (and competitive), a placement is actively encouraged to improve your employability at the end of your degree significantly. We’ll help you find a placement, as well as offering mentoring from returning placement students. Our mix of training and support has meant the physics course has one of the highest rates of placement uptake.**Live projects**As part of the course you’ll work on projects with local businesses. By partnering with local industry, you’ll have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you’ve learned in a live setting. Our industry partners provide real projects for you to tender for and work on – using the research and analytical equipment in our research centre. You’ll then be able to present your findings to the industry partner for appraisal and feedback. In the final year of your degree you can complete a year-long dissertation project in partnership with industry. Some students choose to continue work they started during their placement year r you can work on live projects developed in tandem with business, where you develop sector-specific skills and visit sites to see your research in action.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Details
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications, including at least 64 points from A level mathematics and physics. For example:BBC at A Level with grade C in mathematics and Physics.A combination of qualifications, which must include 64 points from A level mathematics and Physics and may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
English Language at grade C or 4Maths at grade C or 4Science at grade C or 4
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The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest universities in the UK. It is spread over two campuses across the city of Sheffield, a popular student city.
Sheffield is home to a student population of over 60,000. There’s lots to enjoy when not studying, from independent shops to vibrant nightlife. The Peak District National Park can be reached by bus in just 20 minutes and other city centres across the UK are accessible by train.
The university teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses that span a large variety of subject areas. It has one of the oldest art and design institutions in the country and is one of the largest providers for courses in health and social care and teacher training.
Courses at Sheffield Hallam have a focus on applied learning and come with a guarantee of work experience.