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Physics (W82)

1 Study option · UndergraduateDistance Learning
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The Open University

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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore the smallest and largest scales of the Universe. You’ll learn to describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the physical world objectively and quantitatively, using appropriate mathematical tools and experimental methods.

Key features of the course

  • Develop your understanding of core physics concepts and processes

  • Learn investigative and laboratory skills with our award-winning OpenScience Lab

  • Develop mathematical, analytical, practical, communication and team working skills

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • DipHE • Distance learning • 2 to 4 years

Start dates

  • 10/2026
  • 02/2027

Application codes

Institution code:
O11

Open University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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