BSc Physics with Astrophysics
The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary
£34,000Satisfaction
77%Degree Completion
85%Professional Jobs
83%Meaningful Work
74%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£34,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£39,500
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
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High Exposure
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
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