HomeQueen's University of BelfastBSc Physics with Astro-Physics

BSc Physics with Astro-Physics

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
60%
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
£30,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
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

42%
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
52%Finance
40%Natural and social science
18%Teaching
5%Elementary

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track