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BSc Physics with Astrophysics

The University of Warwick
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary
£33,500
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
84%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

46%
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%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£33,500
typical starting salary
£31,000
£38,000
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
16%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
16%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
9%
05
Sales occupations
7%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
7%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
7%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
4%
10
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
2%

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Outcomes

80%
Continuation
84%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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