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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
B /75
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
75%
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
2031
First job
~2032
£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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

36%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Elementary occupations
20%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Sales occupations
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track