Mathematics and Physics MSci at Royal Holloway, University of London

This intensive four-year course allows you to explore the logical interplay between mathematics and physics and split your time equally between the two. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics. Mathematics has gone hand-in-glove with physics since the time of Newton.

Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's)  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Calculus, Calculus II, Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Linear Algebra I, Scientific Skills and others; Year 2: Vector Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis, Linear Algebra II, Scientific Computing Skills, Quantum Mechanics and others; Advanced Skills in Mathematics, Advanced Skills in Physics, Major Project in Physics, MSci Project in Mathematics; Year 3: Optics, Electromagnetism, Advanced Skills in Physics; Year 4: Research Review. Optional modules: Year 2: Statistical Methods 2, Probability Theory, Graphs and Optimisation, Ring Theory, Group Theory and others; Year 3: Mathematics Project, Mathematics in the Classroom, Number Theory, Computational Number Theory, Complexity Theory and others; Year 4: Computational Number Theory, Complexity Theory, Principles of Algorithm Design, Quantum Theory 2, Statistical Inference and others.

Career pathways

With a masters-level qualification in Mathematics and Physics you will be in strong demand for your advanced understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of both disciplines, as well as for your wide range of transferable skills, such as data handling and analysis, numeracy, logical thinking, technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

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