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MPhys Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in industry)

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Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£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 (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 110 respondents (74% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
65%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
55%
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?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
10%
112-127
25%
128-143
35%
176-191
15%
224-239
10%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

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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