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BSc Physics with Astrophysics

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Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work75%

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
£25,000
£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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
7%
04
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08902)
08902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 80 respondents (56% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Nottingham
Average Weekly Rent
£125
Est. Annual Total£11,080
🎉12% 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

112-127
5%
128-143
20%
144-159
35%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
224-239
5%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Other HE
20%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08902)

08902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
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