BSc (Hons) Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics
1 Location : The University of Nottingham
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Optional
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 dataThe teaching on my course
92%
92% were positive about the teaching on the course.
97%
85%
94%
93%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
86%
86% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
90%
93%
82%
80%
84%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
76%
76% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
77%
88%
76%
76%
63%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
95%
95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
98%
92%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
80%
80% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
77%
82%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
90%
90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
87%
89%
93%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
77%
77% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
92%
85%
54%
56%
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
93% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 90 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Astronomy.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
87%
87% were positive about the teaching on the course.
93%
73%
93%
87%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
77%
77% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
73%
93%
73%
67%
80%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
68%
68% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
60%
87%
53%
73%
67%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
87%
87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
87%
87%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
97%
97% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
100%
91%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
87%
87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
93%
79%
87%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
76%
76% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
93%
73%
60%
80%
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
100% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
67% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 15 students (63% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
What you need to know about entry data
- These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course
Qualification types: Physics
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
125 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
Qualification types: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2021-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points: Physics
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
120 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2021-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 students92% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
135 students.
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. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
After 1 year on the course: Physics
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
135 students.95% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
10 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Astronomy.
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2021-22
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.
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 and astronomy courses
The data displayed is from students on courses in Physics and astronomy.
This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
For graduates from The University of Nottingham
After 15 months
£30,000
Typical range: £25,000 - £34,000
Data from
50 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£29,000
Typical range: £23,000 - £36,000
Data from
145 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£36,000
Typical range: £26,500 - £46,000
Data from
170 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
Average earnings for all full-time Physics courses
For graduates from The University of Nottingham
After 15 months
£30,000
Typical range: £25,000 - £34,000
Data from
45 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£29,000
Typical range: £23,000 - £36,000
Data from
140 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£36,000
Typical range: £26,500 - £46,000
Data from
160 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
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
76% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
100 students (60% of those who were asked).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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
100 students (60% of those who were asked).80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (55% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Astronomy over the previous two years.
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 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
15 students (55% 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 and astronomy.
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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
60 students (59% of those who were asked).74% In highly skilled work
- 30% Information Technology Professionals
- 14% Natural and social science professionals
- 9% Business and public service associate professionals
- 6% Finance Professionals
- 5% Engineering professionals
- Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
22% In other work
- 5% Sales occupations
- 5% Process, plant and machine operatives
- Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
4% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
55 students (60% of those who were asked).74% In highly skilled work
- 28% Information Technology Professionals
- 14% Natural and social science professionals
- 10% Business and public service associate professionals
- 7% Finance Professionals
- 5% Engineering professionals
- Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- Less than 5% Teaching Professionals
21% In other work
- 5% Sales occupations
- 5% Process, plant and machine operatives
- Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
4% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
50 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics and astronomy.
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 2021-22
Data from
50 students (60% of those who were asked)50% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
75% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
75% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
75% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
45 students (60% of those who were asked)
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 2021-22
Data from
45 students (60% of those who were asked)50% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
75% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
75% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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