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BSc Theoretical Physics

Swansea University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion79%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£31,000
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
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
05
Skilled trades occupations
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08902)
08902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 40 respondents (85% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
79%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Swansea
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,720
🎉23% 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

<48
2%
48-63
9%
64-79
13%
80-95
19%
96-111
17%
112-127
11%
128-143
7%
144-159
6%
160-175
11%
192-207
2%
208-223
4%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
93%
Other HE
3%
Access
2%
Degree
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08902)

08902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

31%
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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

79%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track