Physics

Our students often say their enthusiasm to study physics stems from wanting to learn more about the higgs particle, dark matter, nanotechnology or just a wide-ranging curiosity about how things really work. whatever your reasons, our physics department aims to inform and excite you in the study of physics, the most fundamental of the sciences. as one of the most respected centres for physics teaching and research in the uk, you will join a vibrant environment, where you can pursue your studies and plan your future career.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

A degree in physics is one of the most sought after and respected qualifications available. the training in logical thinking, the ability to analyse a problem from first principles in an abstract, logical and coherent way, and to define a problem and then solve it, are critically important skills. these skills go well beyond your specific knowledge of physical phenomena they’re the reason why physics graduates go on to excel in all types of employment, including those only loosely related to physics, like management and finance, as well as scientific, technical, engineering and teaching careers. in this way, a degree in physics helps keep your future employment options both bright and open.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: