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BSc Physics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£30,500
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion88%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£34,000
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
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08902)
08902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (89% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
88%
Assessment & Feedback
87%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
76%
Student Voice

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Leicester
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,450
🎉17% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

48-63
2%
64-79
9%
80-95
23%
96-111
23%
112-127
17%
128-143
9%
144-159
6%
160-175
2%
176-191
3%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
94%
Baccalaureate
3%
Other HE
3%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08902)

08902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

47%
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
68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
40%Sales

Outcomes

88%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track