Physics

Course summary

Why – the key word in Physics. The main reason to study Physics is because you are curious. If you have ever asked “why?” about the physical world, then often the answer is found in Physics. In addition to understanding the world around us better, you gain an incredibly useful skillset that make you attractive to a wide range of employers. Physics trains you to become an expert problem solver and to be able to break problems down into their constituent parts. Physics explains how the world works and underpins technology. - you need to be curious – to want to know how things work; - you need to be open-minded – physics is constantly changing with new understandings challenging the convention; - you need to be resilient – while rewarding, Physics is a challenging subject; - you need to be innovative – the application of physics (i.e. engineering) is at the root of all technical innovation; - you need to be able to communicate well – success in physics and engineering requires working in teams, whether that be putting people into space, studying the early days of the universe or solving climate change and the energy crisis.