This diploma allows you to develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical physics and the underpinning mathematics. You’ll gain a thorough grounding in mathematical concepts, theories and their uses and combine them with fundamental physics concepts (including Newtonian mechanics). Practise using applied mathematics tools, including mathematical methods modelling and essential methods and tools; increase your familiarity with mathematical software. You’ll also learn skills in communicating clear and concise arguments and conclusions.
**Key features of the course**<...
This diploma allows you to develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical physics and the underpinning mathematics. You’ll gain a thorough grounding in mathematical concepts, theories and their uses and combine them with fundamental physics concepts (including Newtonian mechanics). Practise using applied mathematics tools, including mathematical methods modelling and essential methods and tools; increase your familiarity with mathematical software. You’ll also learn skills in communicating clear and concise arguments and conclusions.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Start at a point that suits your level of mathematical knowledge<br/><br/><br/>- Cover essential topics in applied mathematics and physics<br/><br/><br/>- Use relevant software to investigate and solve problems, analyse and interpret data<br/><br/><br/>- Build a solid foundation on which to continue onto a full degree<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
Application deadline
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Course Code
null
Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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