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BSc Physics with Astrophysics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£35,500
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08902)
08902
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (86% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
74%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
96%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

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York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% 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
5%
112-127
25%
128-143
35%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08902)

08902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
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
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
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