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MPhys Physics and Astronomy

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /89
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs100%
Meaningful Work95%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£38,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Legal professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching 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 — 20 respondents (71% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
67%
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?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

160-175
15%
176-191
15%
192-207
10%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
30%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

53%
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
48%Business and public service associate
42%Legal
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
100%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
95%
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