Course summary
Study physics or astronomy at an advanced level as well as undertaking research in physics education. If you have an interest in higher education physics teaching, this course is for you. The course is for graduates with a physics- or applied mathematics-based degree with substantial physics component. The Department is a founder member of SEPnet, the South East Physics Network of physics departments. SEPnet supports vital research, teaching and development in the South East.
Modules
We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to COVID-19, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity. Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
- Communicating Physics Education
- Researching Physics Education
- Physics Education Research Project
Entry requirements
You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in a physics-, mathematics- or astronomy-based subject. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but you are generally expected to have a significant mathematical or physical background, including calculus, differential equations, mechanics, electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. You should normally have some experience of teaching at a higher education institution or have an interest in this area. You may also be considered for the course if you have experience of equivalent standing. For more information about our entry requirements and English language requirements, please visit our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH