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MPhys Physics with Astrophysics

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary£30,500
Satisfaction96%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs100%
Meaningful Work60%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£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
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (73% response rate)

99%
Teaching Quality
94%
Assessment & Feedback
92%
Academic Support
100%
Organisation
96%
Learning Resources
92%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

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

96-111
15%
112-127
10%
128-143
40%
144-159
10%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
48%Business and public service associate
32%Artistic, literary and media
28%Engineering

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
30%
Career On Track