Physics

Course summary

Whilst physics is often thought of as being detached from the everyday it plays an invaluable part in everybody’s lives. It is the study of the entire universe; we see the enormity of the stars far beyond us, and the complexity in every raindrop and how this adds to the beauty of the everyday. Physicists have a deep desire to understand, often through resilience. Whilst we take great care to accurately measure and test predictions our greatest intrigue and excitement comes from observations that do not fit. Physics is important because it allows us to establish what is true and to distinguish it from fiction. Believing in fiction leads to bad consequences. Good physicists can tell the truth from falsehood. Physics is a versatile and highly regarded subject at any level as it immediately conveys excellence in resilience and problem-solving skills. With these skills, a versatile and international world of career prospects is available to you. Those with social knowledge, cultural interests and anybody who cares about the world around us can be a good physicist.