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Teaching & Modules

Modules

Year

Required Modules

In your first year you will take 75 credits in Physics. 

Physics

You are required to take:

  • Mathematics & Computation for Physics (30 credits)
  • Classical Physics (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Modern Physics (15 credits)

Optional Modules

Philosophy

You are required to take 45 credits, one from each of the following groups:

Group A

  • Elementary Logic (15 credits)
  • Methodology (15 credits)

Group B 

  • Metaphysics I (15 credits)
  • Epistemology I (15 credits)

Group C

  • Ancient Philosophy (15 credits)
  • Ethics I (15 credits)
  • Modern Philosophy I (15 credits)
  • Political Philosophy I (15 credits)

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures
Laboratory classes
Tutorials
Project work

You will spend approximately 20% of your time in Lectures and 10% in Tutorials. The remaining 70% of your time will be on self-guided study. This estimate is across the entire programme and therefore weightings will vary year to year and are dependent on optional modules selected.

At King’s, all students are allocated a Personal Tutor who will play a key role in helping you to get the most out of your studies, providing support and encouragement for your time at university. Personal tutors provide you with the opportunity to periodically take stock of your learning, academic progress and general wellbeing as you progress through your studies, offering guidance on how to seek further support if you need it, and how to access the range of opportunities available to you as a King's student. 

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus.

Our central location gives you easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the Institute of Physics. You will also benefit from the extensive social and cultural offerings of one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant cities.

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 375 credits. 

Assessment

  • Coursework
  • Written/practical examinations
  • Written examinations
  • essays
  • Class tests
  • Assignment Reports
  • Oral Presentations

Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written exams and essays, with some class testing, assignment reports and oral presentations.

Key Information

UCAS code:

FV35

Course type:

Joint honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

AAA

Duration:

3 years

Application status:

Start date:

September 2027

Application deadline: