The programme consists of a core with further modules taken from options lists. Modules totalling at least 15 CATS credits should be selected from List A. Enough options have to be taken in order to raise the total load to at least 120 CATS credits, which is the normal load, up to a maximum of 150 CATS.
LOAD (click to expand)
Where options are taken, so that the load exceeds the normal load, the marks for all modules attempted will appear on your University transcript. The overall year mark will be calculated as the arithmetic mean of the subset of whole modules, weighted according to their credit weighting, which satisfies the course regulations and results in the highest mark.
Before contemplating an overload you should discuss it with your personal tutor. We will be monitoring your registrations and you may be asked to discuss the situation with the Director of Studies. Please note that registering for modules and then not attempting the examination may be considered an abuse of the system and could lead to sanctions.
OPTION CHOICES
Please read our guide to choosing options before deciding which options to take. You should also discuss your choice of options with your personal tutor.
PX281 Computational Physics will help develop your programming skills. These will be valuable for many careers as well as physics.
UNUSUAL OPTIONS
To take an unusual option you should consult the document on unusual options and discuss your choices your Personal Tutor, in advance. You will need to obtain the necessary permission from the department offering the module and complete an unusual option form.
You can take one language module each year. If you wish to do this, you should register via the unusual option route once the Language Centre have let you know which is the appropriate module for you.
You may NOT take PX286 Methods of Mathematical Physics as an unusual option.
