Physics

About this course

Physics is the fundamental science, addressing the deepest questions about what the universe is made of, how it behaves, and why the laws it follows have the character they do. Whether the motivation is curiosity about the Higgs boson, the nature of dark matter, the mysteries of quantum mechanics, or the elegance of how nanotechnology exploits quantum effects, physics rewards those who want to understand how things really work at the most basic level. The mathematical and analytical rigour it develops is among the most transferable of any discipline, and physics graduates are valued across an exceptionally wide range of professional fields. At Royal Holloway, this four-year full-time programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, making it one of the most comprehensively supported physics degrees available in the UK. The sandwich year and placements

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 25% of graduatescards →

The tabs above carry the rest: modules and satisfaction (The Course), where you'd live and what it costs (Student Life), the full pay story (Pay & Outcomes), and easier ways into the same subject (Alternatives).