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BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
University of Portsmouth🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£33,000Satisfaction
N/ADegree Completion
80%Professional Jobs
80%Meaningful Work
70%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical 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
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
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%
55%
52%
48%
40%