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BSc Astrophysics (includes foundation year)

Prifysgol Aberystwyth

Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences

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Course Score

B /72

Graduate Salary

£28,000

Satisfaction

90%

Degree Completion

80%

Professional Jobs

60%

Meaningful Work

90%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

28%

Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

28%Physical Scientists n.e.c.28%Analytical Chemist 28%Astronomer 28%Chemical Laboratory Technicians

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%

Business and public service associate48%

Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Sales40%

Teaching18%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Physical Scientists n.e.c.

£25,000 - £30,000

Analytical Chemist

£25,000 - £30,000

Astronomer

£30,000 - £35,000

Chemical Laboratory Technicians

£22,000 - £28,000

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2031

First job

~2032

£28,000

typical starting salary

£23,500

£31,500

Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £24,000-£52,000 (396 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

Process, plant and machine operatives

20%

02

Information Technology Professionals

★ Professional

15%

03

Teaching Professionals

★ Professional

15%

04

Protective service occupations

★ Professional

10%

05

Business and public service associate professionals

★ Professional

10%

06

Elementary occupations

10%

07

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

★ Professional

10%

08

Sales occupations

5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Physical Scientists n.e.c.

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Analytical Chemist

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Astronomer

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Chemical Laboratory Technicians

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Outcomes

80%

Continuation

60%

Professional Work

90%

Meaningful Role

50%

Career On Track

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