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
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£28,000
15 months after the course for Physical sciences graduates at The Open University
Employment
78%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for None graduates at The Open University
Graduate views
40%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Physical sciences graduates at The Open University
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.
Sorry, there is no data available for this course.
This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
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
Data for entrants in 2021-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
15 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
Sorry, there is no data available for this course.
This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
35% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2020-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students.
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 2020-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
20 students.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 part-time Physical sciences courses
Please note: the following information does not contain any data for first degrees (such as BA, BSc, or Integrated Masters). Instead it is displaying information for other undergraduate qualifications – this includes CertHE, DipHE and FD among others
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
£28,000
Typical range: £21,500 - £36,000
Data from
30 people(50% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£26,000
Typical range: £14,000 - £37,500
Data from
95 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£29,000
Typical range: £17,000 - £40,000
Data from
110 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
78% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
95 students (51% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physical sciences over the previous two years.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
95 students (51% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physical sciences over the previous two years.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
55 students (51% of those who were asked).60% In highly skilled work
- 11% Natural and social science professionals
- 9% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 8% Business and public service associate professionals
- 6% Engineering professionals
- 6% Teaching Professionals
- Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
- Less than 5% Protective service occupations
- Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
36% In other work
- 13% Administrative occupations
- 6% Elementary 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
70% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
35 students (50% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physical sciences over the previous two years.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.
Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
35 students (50% of those who were asked)40% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
70% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
50% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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