PHS5020 Advanced physics coursework A
Faculty of Science
PHS5020 Advanced physics coursework A is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHS5020
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PHS5020
No unit lists PHS5020 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Science
Overview
You will undertake advanced studies in three selected topics in physics and related fields.
These extend your expertise in theoretical and computational physics, data analysis and the skills required to effectively communicate your findings using contemporary communication tools.
The topics are:
- Advanced quantum mechanics
- Quantum field theory – Part 2
- Advanced general relativity
- Data analysis & Machine learning (if not taken in Year 1)
- Special topics in contemporary physics
NB: Subject to approval by the Chief Examiner, one of the topics in PHS5020 may be replaced by a topic from ASP5020.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsQuiz / Test20%
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Final assessment taskExamination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an understanding of advanced theoretical and computational physics and related disciplines.
- 2
Demonstrate high-level skills in theoretical/computation physics and/or experimental physics that are essential for advanced contemporary physics.
- 3
Synthesize and interpret advanced knowledge in theoretical, computational and/or experimental physics.
- 4
Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of complex problems in contemporary physics.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
A total of 24 hours per week:
- Three topics each with 3-hours of lectures/workshops/tutorials;
- Three topics each with 1-hour of consultation and online discussions involving peers and staff, and
- 12 hours of independent study per week
Where it fits
PHS5020 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michael J Morgan
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Michael J Morgan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS5020?
PHS5020 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHS5020 offered?
In 2025, PHS5020 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is PHS5020?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PHS5020 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHS5020?
PHS5020 is part of Physics.