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BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£33,000
SatisfactionN/A
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work70%
The Course
The Location

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£33,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£36,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
5%
10
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08902)
08902
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40%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
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