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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics

The Open University

Course details


Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

Student Satisfaction

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

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The teaching on my course

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

83%

90%

90%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

82% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

81%

92%

77%

76%

86%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

90%

90% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

79%

92%

90%

98%

90%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

90%

90%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

88%

88% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

88%

85%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

87%

87% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

89%

88%

80%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

64%

64% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

66%

86%

51%

75%

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 50 students (51% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2025-26

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

No data available

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55% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2023-24

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

Data from

160 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

Recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of eligibility for Associate Membership. Find out more

This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Please note that the earnings figures given are nominal — they show the amount of cash someone got paid in the stated timeframe, without accounting for inflation.
  • Read more about earnings

Median earnings for all part-time Mathematics courses

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£33,000

Typical range: £30,000 - £42,000

Data from

80 people

(51% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £45,000

Data from

470 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £50,500

Data from

470 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Mathematics graduates in:

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After 15 months

£33,000

Typical range: £29,500 - £42,000

Data from

140 people.

80% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £40,500

Data from

600 people.

89% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,500 - £46,500

Data from

595 people.

89% of UK-resident Mathematics graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Median earnings for all part-time Physical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Physical sciences.

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 Open University

After 15 months

No data available

This is either because the course size is small or there were not enough responses to produce data. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £37,000

Data from

135 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £45,500

Data from

145 people.


Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Physical sciences graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

No data available

After 3 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £35,000

Data from

415 people.

89% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £43,000

Data from

430 people.

90% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2016-18

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

75% 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 over the previous two years.

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 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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

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 2022-24

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (55% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Teaching Professionals
  • 15% Engineering professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
  • 5% Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
  • 5% Other Educational Professionals
  • 5% Legal professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

5% In other work

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

  • Here you will find the percentages of graduates who, at 15 months after graduation, agreed that what they learned on their course was useful for what they were currently doing, that they found their work meaningful, and that their work fits with their future plans.
  • Read more about Graduate Perceptions

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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

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 2022-24

Data from

15 students (55% 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.

95% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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