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BSc (Hons) Physics with Meteorology

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

63%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 90 students (74% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

82%

82% were positive about the teaching on the course.

82%

71%

93%

82%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

75%

75% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

80%

78%

77%

60%

82%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

56%

56% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

58%

66%

56%

49%

49%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

75%

75% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

80%

69%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

58%

58% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

55%

61%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

87%

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

83%

90%

89%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

49%

49% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

70%

47%

30%

35%

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

63% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 90 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

67%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 55 students (66% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

88%

88% were positive about the teaching on the course.

95%

81%

88%

86%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

80%

80% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

90%

72%

97%

67%

76%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

67% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

71%

76%

74%

40%

72%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

86%

86%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

64%

64% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

65%

65%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

89% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

85%

95%

86%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

58%

58% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

67%

29%

49%

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

72% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 55 students (66% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

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

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Physics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

205 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Physical geographical sciences

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

75 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Physics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

180 students

UCAS Tariff points: Physical geographical sciences

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

70 students

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

225 students.

88% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences.

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: Physical geographical sciences

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

80 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 fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Find out more

Accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Meteorologist. 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 University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£32,000

Typical range: £28,500 - £36,000

Data from

25 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £44,000

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,500

Typical range: £28,500 - £50,000

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Physics graduates in:

After 15 months

£28,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £33,000

Data from

230 people.

50% of UK-resident Physics graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £31,000

Data from

255 people.

55% of UK-resident Physics graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,500 - £37,500

Data from

290 people.

39% of UK-resident Physics graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Physical geographical sciences courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£27,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £30,000

Data from

25 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £30,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,500

Typical range: £24,500 - £41,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Physical geographical sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £28,000

Data from

115 people.

45% of UK-resident Physical geographical sciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £26,500

Data from

170 people.

50% of UK-resident Physical geographical sciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £32,000

Data from

190 people.

45% of UK-resident Physical geographical sciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

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 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

50 students (60% of those who were asked).

95% 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 Physical geographical sciences 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

50 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.

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

35 students (60% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Information Technology Professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

15% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations

5% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences 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

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

75% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Engineering professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals

25% In other work

  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales 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

85% 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 2021-22

Data from

30 students (60% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

85% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physical geographical sciences 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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

30 students (55% of those who were asked)

70% 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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