About the Pathway

Specific A Level Entry Requirements: Physics and Mathematics

We have a strong reputation for high-quality teaching driven by outstanding research, delivered in a supportive and inspiring environment and accredited by the Institute of Physics. You will develop a working knowledge and understanding of the physics of fluids and solids, especially their thermal and electrical properties, with emphasis also in computing, classical mechanics and quantum physics.

Double Weighted Pathway: This pathway requires a set of first-year maths-based modules, either through the Physics Department (under the heading Physical Systems) or the Mathematics Department (under the heading Single Mathematics). As such, students taking Physics can only take one other pathway in addition to either of the supporting maths pathways.

For more information, please read our guide on how Pathways work. The following modules are for entry year 2025.

Year One	Year Two	Year Three
Core modules	Core modules	Optional modules
Classical Mechanics	Introduction to Experimental Lab	Astrophysics II
Electric and Magnetic Fields	Optional modules	Astrophysics Group Project
Quantum Physics	Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics	Astrophysics Laboratory
The Physical Universe	Experimental Lab III	Atomic Physics
Thermal Properties of Matter	Classical Fields	Computer Modelling
Optional modules	The Dynamics and Content of the Universe	Cosmology Group Project
Students need to take either the Physics Mathematics modules listed below or the Single Mathematics Pathway	Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics	Cosmology II
Complex Methods	Experimental Lab I	Energy
Functions and Differentiation	Experimental Lab II	Flavour Physics
Integration	Experimental Lab III	Groups and Symmetries
Series and Differential Equations	Experimental Principles of Particle Detection	Low Temperature Physics Laboratory
Vector Calculus	Maths I	Particle Physics
	Maths II	Particle Physics Group Project
	Mechanics and Variations	Physics Literature Search
	Quantum Mechanics	Physics of Fluids
	Relativity, Nuclei and Particles	Physics of Living Systems
	Scientific Programming and Modelling Project	Semiconductor Physics Laboratory
	Thermal Properties of Matter	Solid State Physics
	Solar System Physics	Space and Auroral Physics
	Application of Quantum Dynamics and Entanglement	Statistical Physics
		Theoretical Physics Group Project
		Theoretical Physics Independent Study

To study on any particular Pathway you must meet the entry requirements of that subject. Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and some which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme to complement your main specialism.

Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, and the University will make every reasonable effort to offer modules as advertised. In some cases changes may be necessary and may result in some combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research. Not all optional modules are available every year.