Physics is an exciting subject that underpins modern technological developments and the world around us. At Lancaster, you’ll join a world-leading and internationally recognised research community that is passionate about teaching the next-generation of physicists. Our courses combine fundamental topics, like electromagnetism and Newtonian mechanics, with cutting-edge topics like quantum technology, matter at ultra-low temperatures, and understanding sub-atomic particles like the Higgs Boson. With many opportunities to develop hands-on experimental and data analysis skills, you’ll be in high demand for a huge range of graduate careers, from working in clean energy to systems engineering, modelling climate change, software development, or further physics research. Broaden your horizons Enrich your university experience with a year spent overseas at one of our partner universities. Head out in Year 3 to start your adventure and immerse yourself in a different cultural and academic community. We’ll support you all the way What to expect Our five-year MPhys Hons Physics (Study Abroad) degree starts with a first year that is common across all our single-honours physics degrees as we teach the fundamentals to provide you with a solid foundation for Years 2 and beyond. You may discover that your interests change throughout the year, and you have the flexibility to switch to any other of our degree schemes until the end of Year 1. Core topics include mechanics, quantum physics, thermodynamics, and electricity and magnetic fields. It’s so much more than lectures and workshops; you’ll spend time gaining hands on experience with experimental physics in our state-of-the-art labs. As you progress into Years 2 and beyond, you will delve deeper into key physics concepts, such as relativity, particle physics, waves, optics and the properties of matter. You can choose modules tailored towards your interests, enabling you to explore the frontiers of physics research from our expert lecturers. Research and group projects An important and exciting part of your degree is the opportunity to take part in a group project. You can choose a physics project working alongside one of our expert researchers, or an industrial project working with a business on a real-world problem. Here are some examples of recent projects: Industrial Group Project Space-based solar power Testing recycled plastics for industrial applications Tracking drones using audio signals Physics Group Project Quantum cryptography Analysing open data from the Large Hadron Collider Superconducting quantum interference devices Laser trapping Master’s-level training You can advance your degree in Year 5 by studying Master’s modules and conducting a significant, individually supervised research project. This is a great opportunity to build your CV and is a gateway to future research opportunities too. Examples of recent final year projects include: The investigation of topological defects in rhombohedral graphite Energy-efficient electronics for cryogenic applications Authentication using defective quantum materials Quantum engineering of energy-efficient molecular materials Rare kaon and pion decays at the NA62 experiment at CERN Neutrino interaction reconstruction at the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment Personal development You will develop valuable transferable skills that make you highly desirable to future employers. Through working in collaboration, delivering presentations, communicating your research results, using modern computer programs and taking part in experiments, you will grow skills in analytical thinking, logic, reasoning, communication and digital proficiency. Before graduation, you will have the fantastic opportunity to showcase your transferable skills toolkit at the Physics at Lancaster Annual Conference and Exhibition (PLACE).