What's the Best Module Selection for Pursuing Theoretical Physics After BSc?

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So basically I want to go further into theoretical physics after my BSc. But I don't know what modules would be the best choice.

The University I applied for only offers the following module choice, but they state that if I want another selection, the Dean must approve it.

1st year:
Chemistry
Physics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Computer Science (Only Computing Fundamentals)

2nd year a choice of 3 of the above subjects (with Computer Science excluded) and the 3rd year a choice of 2.

And ironically they call this choice structure, Materials Development, as their research at the postgraduate level focuses on Materials. What I am worrying about is that they are going to try and "force" me to do my post-grad with them in one of their research fields and not at another institution that offers Theoretical Physics.

I think the best would be one of the following:

1st year:
Physics
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science

2nd year:
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science

3rd year:
Physics
Mathematics

OR

1st year:
Physics
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science

2nd year:
Physics
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics

3rd year:
Physics
Mathematics


Which selection do you think will be the best foundation for doing theoretical physics at the postgraduate level.

Thanks
 
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I did some more research and I now think the following selection of modules is the best choice:

1st year:
Physics
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science

2nd year:
Physics
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics

3rd year:
Physics
Mathematics

With that selection I get the most Mathematics in and a little bit Programming Fundamentals. However, I'm open for changes and advice.

Thanks
 
Any advice would be great. I don't know what to do in this scenario. Must I ask for the changes, and do my customized version or should I just go with the default one and do the Chemistry and not Computer Science.

Thanks