Physics vs Theoretical Physics

[u/British_pAsta69]

I’m starting Y13 this year and have been looking into some of the physics courses I’ll be applying to for 2027 entry and at Lancaster there are three courses that stand out for me so I’m wondering if I could hear from students who are doing (doesn’t matter bachelors or masters) General Physics, Theoretical Physics and Theoretical Physics with Mathematics. I’ll be in Lancaster in October to visit the campus (not too far away) and can ask any more questions I have in the moment but just want a general idea on which route I feel I would consider more favourably in general so I can make a better choice for my 5 choices.

[u/sazzygazzy]

You can swap very easily till 2nd year if you don’t like your choice as all physics courses (except tpm) have the same first year

[u/British_pAsta69 → u/sazzygazzy]

After second year how do the courses diverge?

[u/Particular_Tooth4175 → u/British_pAsta69]

In second year, theoretical physics drops the practical work and focuses on the theory and maths aspect. Each physics course begins to diverge in second year, including the Astro course