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BSc Physics (includes foundation year)

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
93%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

29%
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.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Engineering28%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£29,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,000
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
Elementary occupations
20%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
5%
09
Other Educational Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track

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