Physics with Data Science - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop in-demand programming, analytical and research skills to open wide-ranging career pathways, including work in data analytics and technology.*** **Learn to tackle the biggest data-driven challenges in modern science, with teaching from faculty at the forefront of their fields.*** **Work with our expert research teams and gain the opportunity to make your own discoveries, alongside wide-ranging paid work opportunities.**Physics and data science are transforming how we explore and explain the world, from modelling climate systems to decoding signals from distant galaxies. This course combines a deep understanding of core physics with advanced mathematical and computational techniques. If you’re keen to study physics but fascinated by data analysis and machine learning, this course is for you.Technological advancements in physics and data science methods allow us to respond to a wide range of problems. These include modelling disease evolution and optimising business models. You’ll study the fundamentals of both subjects and develop the skills to tackle some of the biggest data driven challenges in modern science.Options enable you to specialise in areas you find most fascinating. They include:* quantum mechanics* scientific computing* electrodynamics* data structure and algorithms.In your final year project, you could be working with our expert physicists and data scientists. Our faculty are at the forefront of their fields. Their work includes developing next generation quantum computers, exploring dark energy and quantum effects in black holes, searching for fundamental particles at CERN, and working with NASA’s James Webb Telescope. By graduation you’ll have gained skills much in demand by employers, including computer programming skills, data analysis and solid research skills. Career options include work in finance, data analytics and software development.Our department is a friendly, close-knit community. Our lecturers take time to get to know you and are available to offer support. So, you’ll always find help, if you need it.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Physics and Astronomy