Modules for Theoretical Physics

[Maybe_Memorie]

Right so I'm a math major but what I really want to be is a theoretical physicist.
3rd and 4th year is when everything gets very specified, and I'm wondering which of the following modules would be most useful for that path?

Here are the modules.
Only 6 can be chosen from each term.

http://www.maths.tcd.ie/undergraduate/modules/index.php?file=jsmaths"

 

[xGAME-OVERx]

To get the ball rolling I'd say pick from Quantum Mechanics I & II, Statistical Physics I & II, Advanced Classical Mechanics I & II, Classical Field Theory, Differential Geometry I, General Relativity, Classical Electrodynamics, Partial Differential Equations I & II, Functional Analysis I & II, Algebraic Topology I & II.

It depends a bit upon what area of theoretical physics you wish to go into, for example, if you go into condensed matter, General Relativity (whilst interesting) will be useless. In my opinion, I would suggest that Quantum Mechanics I & II and Statistical Physics I & II are somewhat essential.

I think it's also important to select the courses that interest you the most, since most people find they do better when they really enjoy a topic, and you can always pick up any areas you miss during your PhD or whatever.

By '6 each term', do you mean 6 each term in both years (i.e. a total of 24) or 3 each term in both years (i.e. a total of 12)?

 

[Maybe_Memorie]

As far as I know, it's 6 each term in both years.