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MMath&Phys Mathematics and Physics

The University of Manchester
Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
83%
Meaningful Work
74%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

48%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£34,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
28%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
17%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
12%
05
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
9%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
8%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
8%
08
Administrative occupations
7%
09
Elementary occupations
6%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
4%

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Outcomes

95%
Continuation
83%
Professional Work
74%
Meaningful Role
76%
Career On Track

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