Teach physics of high quality within an excellent research environment;
Recruit students able to benefit from a university education;
Provide a Programme that enables students with a variety of educational backgrounds to pursue physics as a subject;
Provide access to such variety of modules, including those from other disciplines, as to enable students to tailor their studies to their own needs and interests;
Instill in our students an understanding of the working of the physical world;
Encourage students to develop transferable skills that are applicable to a variety of careers;
Provide a Programme that prepares students, where appropriate, for a range of professional careers in physics.
Provide opportunities for students to appreciate the beauty of physics and to develop a desire for learning.