BSc Mathematical and Theoretical Physics at Aberystwyth University

Mathematical and Theoretical Physics (F340) at Aberystwyth University will develop your understanding of the more theoretical parts of Physics, replacing an experimental approach to Physics with a solid grounding in Mathematics.

This combination of Mathematics and Physics links to many spheres of interest, and students studying this diverse subject are very much in demand with employers.

Why study Mathematics and Physics at Aberystwyth?

• Mathematics and Physics have been taught at Aberystwyth since the foundation of the university in 1872, making the university the first in Wales to teach these subjects. We continue to innovate and provide a stimulating learning environment for a growing body of mathematics and physics students from all over the world
• In studying this degree programme in Mathematics and Physics you will divide your time equally between these two highly complementary academic disciplines in two departments which are making ground-breaking advances in research and innovation
• The Department of Mathematics maintained its position as one of the best departments in Wales in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014). All of our research and the impact it has outside universities was judged to be of international standard
• Our Physics lecturers are also researchers working at the cutting edge of their respective fields, so you can be confident that your learning experience will be informed by the latest specialist knowledge along with advanced instrumentation, modelling and techniques
• Researchers from the Department of Physics are involved in the current European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 project, and they are engineering low dimensional materials, namely graphene
• The Departments of Mathematics and Physics are at the forefront of Welsh-medium provision in these subjects at higher education level in Wales. Check out the module tab for more information

Career Prospects

Graduates in Mathematics and Physics are highly valued by employers for their skills in numeracy and problem-solving.

Graduates of Mathematics and Physics could enter careers such as:

• Engineering
• Scientific writing and publishing
• Risk analysis
• Operational Research
• Business consultancy
• Medical physics
• Meteorology
• Computing
• Accounting and Finance 

Transferable Skills

Studying for a degree in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics will equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. These include:

• research and data analysis skills
• enhanced mathematical and computational skills
• effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• a thorough grounding in information technology skills
• the ability to work independently
• time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
• self-motivation and self-reliance
• team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement