PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Programme title:
Advanced High Energy Physics
Final award (BSc, MA etc):
MSc
(where stopping off points exist they should be
detailed here and defined later in the document)
UCAS code:
N/a
(where applicable)
Cohort(s) to which this programme
specification is applicable:
Ongoing
(e.g. from 2015 intake onwards)
Awarding institution/body:
University College London
Teaching institution:
University College London
Faculty:
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Parent Department:
Mathematics
(the department responsible for the administration of
the programme)
Departmental web page address:
Physics and Astronomy
(if applicable)
Method of study:
www.phys.ucl.ac.uk
Full-time/Part-time/Other
Criteria for admission to the
programme:
See: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/phys/admissions/msc/hep
Length of the programme:
1 year
(please note any periods spent away from UCL, such
as study abroad or placements in industry)
Level on Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
(see Guidance notes)
Relevant subject benchmark statement
(SBS)
Masters Level (Level 7)
(see Guidance notes)
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Subjectbenchmark-statement-Physics-astronomy-and-astrophysics.pdf
Brief outline of the structure of the
programme
and
its
assessment
methods:
See: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/phys/admissions/msc/hep
Physics
(see guidance notes)
Board of Examiners:
Name of Board of Examiners:
Physics
Professional body accreditation
(if applicable):
Date of next scheduled
accreditation visit:
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME:
To develop students’ skills, knowledge and research ability in advanced high energy physics. In particular this will
prepare students for research in particle physics and entry onto the PhD programme.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding,
qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
A: Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
A specialist lecture programme to develop necessary
knowledge in High Energy Physics.
Research project will allow students to develop skills for
a research environment. Students will write
dissertations, perform literature surveys and give oral
presentations.
1. A range of topics in advanced physics
and specialization in High Energy
Physics.
2. Research skills: planning and
performing original research,
comparison with previous results.
Reporting both in written and oral
forms.
Assessment:
1. Assessed by means of problem sheets (10%) and
written examination (90%).
2. Oral presentation of results (10%)
Supervisor assessment (30%)
Dissertation (60%)
B: Skills and other attributes
Intellectual (thinking) skills:
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Lectures, reading and unseen problems.
Directed reading, independent research project.
Assessment:
1. Critically evaluate research results
(their own and others).
1. Research essay.
2. Apply knowledge of advanced physics.
2 and 3. Independent research and project.
3. Develop research skills.
C: Skills and other attributes
Practical skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Through lectures and problem-solving exercises.
By directed literature survey.
Through undertaking a major research project within the
research group.
1. Analyse and solve problems in
advanced physics.
Assessment:
1. By problem sheets and written examination.
2. Communicate physics research in
written and oral form.
By dissertation and oral presentation.
3. Perform an advanced research
project. Develop either experimental or
theoretical research skills.
D: Skills and other attributes
Transferable skills (able to):
Teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Literature survey as preparation for project.
Project work guided by project supervisor.
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Communication skills;
Oral and written;
Critical evaluation of information;
Quantitative modelling and computer
skills;
Make original contribution to science;
Improve numeracy skills;
Perform research as part of a team;
Develop new ideas;
Self organization.
Assessment:
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Research essay
Oral presentation.
Dissertation.
The following reference points were used in designing the programme:
 the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/Framework-Higher-Education-Qualifications-08.pdf);
 the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements (http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-qualitycode/subject-benchmark-statements);
 the programme specifications for UCL degree programmes in relevant subjects (where applicable);
 UCL teaching and learning policies;
 staff research.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the
learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes
full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes,
content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the
departmental course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually
by UCL and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Programme Organiser(s)
Dr Mario Campanelli
Name(s):
Date of Production:
July 2008
Date of Review:
December 2014
Date approved by Head of
Department:
December 2014
Date approved by Chair of
Departmental Teaching
Committee:
Date approved by Faculty
Teaching Committee
December 2014
February 2015