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BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics

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Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /84
Graduate Salary£34,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs83%
Meaningful Work74%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£34,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£39,500
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
28%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
9%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
9%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
8%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Administrative occupations
4%
08
Elementary occupations
4%
09
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
3%
10
Sales occupations
3%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (50% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
79%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
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

48-63
10%
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10%
160-175
20%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
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
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
83%
Professional Work
74%
Meaningful Role
76%
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