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BSc Physics

Cardiff University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
92%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£33,000
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

44%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
40%Sales
28%Engineering

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
20%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track