Physics with an Industrial Placement Year

The Physics degree at the University of Sheffield is one of the largest in the UK, with over 9,000 students taking degrees in physics every year. This degree is highly respected by employers, offering students the chance to develop a strong understanding of the physical sciences and to study key topics such as statistical mechanics, classical electrodynamics, solid state physics and lasers as well as offering the chance to specialise in topics such as particle physics, atomic physics or quantum optics.