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MPhys Physics with Foundation Year

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£33,500
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
40%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Administrative occupations
5%
08
Caring personal services
5%
09
Legal professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Secretarial and related occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (91% response rate)

86%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Southampton
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
20%
144-159
20%
160-175
20%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

45%
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
62%Secretarial and related
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
42%Legal

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track