Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 197
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is mainly through lectures, supplemented by weekly
problem solving classes that provide you with an opportunity to
practise problem solving skills in physics and mathematics. Relevant
mathematical techniques and scientific computing are taught as
integral parts of the lecture courses. Coursework includes a series of
numerical problems that aim to stimulate your understanding of the
physical concepts arising from the lecture courses and to enhance
skills in quantitative reasoning. Assessment is by a mixture of endof-module examinations and the coursework completed during the
semester, which comprises problem sheets, laboratory and project
reports and laboratory diaries. The assessment balance over the
course as a whole is around 60% examination, 40% coursework.
Skills and careers
A degree in physics will equip you with the knowledge and skills
to embark on a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates have
continued their study of physics to MSc or PhD level, either at Keele
or elsewhere. Many have gone into industry, management, public
services including teaching, health and finance. It is recognised by
employers that the versatility and flexibility of physics graduates,
together with their unique combination of skills, makes them much
sought after employees.
Membership of professional institutions
Course type
Dual honours, major
Entry
requirements
BBB/ABC
(For exclusions and other
qualifications please see
the entry requirements
table on page 230 to 239)
WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE
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All of our dual honours and Physics (Major) BSc degrees, with any
second subject, are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).
Graduates of accredited BSc programmes are eligible for Associate
Membership of the IOP. After a period of relevant work experience,
they can apply for full membership of the IOP and, eventually,
Chartered Physicist status.
Good to know
Keele Physics and Astrophysics graduates
have scored their course 95% or higher for overall
satisfaction for every year in the past four years
of National Student Surveys. Included in these
ratings are scores of 97% satisfaction, specifically
with the teaching on our programmes. The
positive experiences of our students carry through
to a nationally competitive record of post-BSc
success. Many of our graduates either find places
on PGCE, MSc, and PhD courses, or use their
Keele degrees to start careers in physics related
industry, education and many other fields.
www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses
UCAS Dual honours programmes
NF43 Accounting
FT37 American Studies
CF73 Biochemistry
FF13 Chemistry
FG34 Computer Science
FM39 Criminology
FL31 Economics
FX33 Education
FQ33 English
F9F3 Environmental Studies
NF33 Finance
FF43 Forensic Science
LF73 Geography
FF36 Geology
LFC3 Human Geography
FN36 Human Resource Management
LF23 International Relations
MF13 Law
FG31 Mathematics
PF33 Media, Communications
and Culture
FFC3 Medicinal Chemistry
FWH3 Music Technology
FF83 Physical Geography
FL32 Politics
FC38 Psychology
UCAS Major and foundation
programmes
F305 Physics (Major)
F303 Physics with Science
Foundation Year
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