Undergraduate Teaching

We endeavour to communicate to our students both the excitement of modern physics and a sound understanding of its fundamental principles. We teach physics as a profession, concentrating on problem solving skills and practical techniques, as well as providing a good knowledge base. High quality lecturing, tutoring, learning activities and resources are provided, all in a friendly environment.

Our students say that our courses are challenging and rewarding and our qualifications lead into a wide range of future career paths. In the last 5 years our teaching program has been boosted by the appointment of more than 10 young, enthusiastic staff who are international experts in their research fields and dedicated to dynamic teaching methods.You will find more detail about our courses and methods on these pages.

Average rating of our lecturers by our students: 86%

"Excellent department" - Sunday Times Review 2002

"Excellent department" - last government Teaching Quality assessment

"Standards match those at Cambridge" - Our external examiner 2006