⚠️

High Drop-out Rate Alert

20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

Home›University of Nottingham, the›MSci Physics with Astrophysics

MSci Physics with Astrophysics

University of Nottingham, the🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
Apply via UCASUniversity Page⚖️ Compare
Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£36,000
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
65%
02
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
06
Natural and social science 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 — 10 respondents (69% response rate)

84%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
70%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
70%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Nottingham
Average Weekly Rent
£125
Est. Annual Total£11,080
🎉12% cheaper than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

Don't rely just on loans! Universities give out thousands in non-repayable cash bursaries if your household income is lower or you come from a state school.

See if you qualify ↗

🚦 Will I Get In?

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

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
15%
144-159
45%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

61%
Very High Exposure

AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
52%Finance
40%Natural and social science
32%Artistic, literary and media
28%Engineering

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track