BSc Physics
University of Portsmouth🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary
£33,000Satisfaction
N/ADegree Completion
90%Professional Jobs
75%Meaningful Work
80%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
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
55%
52%
48%
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