Overview 

This foundation-level programme prepares students for progression into an undergraduate degree exploring the physics of the universe, from fundamental forces to the study of celestial bodies. Delivered at the University of Leeds as part of the International Foundation Year, it combines core physics and mathematics modules with academic study skills tailored to STEM disciplines. The programme builds the analytical and mathematical grounding needed for a rigorous, highly quantitative degree.

What You'll Learn

• Differential and integral calculus, providing the mathematical techniques central to physics

• Applied mathematics modules that support quantitative reasoning and problem-solving

• Experimental physics, including practical approaches to scientific investigation

• Thermal and materials physics, covering the behaviour of matter and energy

• Fields and electricity, introducing key concepts in electromagnetism

• Academic study skills tailored to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this programme, students will be able to apply core mathematical techniques, including calculus and applied mathematics, to solve structured problems in physics. They will have developed practical experimental skills alongside a working understanding of thermal, materials, and electromagnetic physics, forming the foundation for more advanced study. These outcomes will prepare graduates to enter the first year of a BSc Physics with Astrophysics degree with the mathematical and scientific grounding the programme requires.