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BSc Theoretical Physics

University College London🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary
£34,000
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
91%
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
2030
First job
~2031
£34,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£40,000
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
26%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
11%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
9%
05
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
7%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
6%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
91%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track