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BSc (Hons) Physics

Nottingham Trent University

1 Location : Clifton Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£26,000

15 months after the course for Physics graduates at Nottingham Trent University

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Physics graduates at Nottingham Trent University

65%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Physics graduates at Nottingham Trent University

89%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc Physics students at Nottingham Trent University

89%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Physics students at Nottingham Trent University

91%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Physics students at Nottingham Trent University

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

97%

92%

95%

89%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

97%

78%

94%

89%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

91%

91%

88%

92%

64%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

97%

91%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

76%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

91%

92%

94%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

89%

69%

78%

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

83% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

35 students (80% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2019-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

10 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Physics courses

For graduates from Nottingham Trent University

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

15 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,500

Data from

75 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £41,000

Data from

80 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £34,000

Data from

2515 people.

100% of UK-resident Physics graduates from Nottingham Trent University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £38,500

Data from

2835 people.

98% of UK-resident Physics graduates from Nottingham Trent University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £28,000 - £48,500

Data from

3320 people.

97% of UK-resident Physics graduates from Nottingham Trent University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Engineering professionals
  • 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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