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MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£32,000

15 months after the course for Physics graduates at University of Edinburgh

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics graduates at University of Edinburgh

Graduate views

65%

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

15 months after the course for MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics graduates at University of Edinburgh

Student views

65%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year MPhys MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics students at University of Edinburgh

Student views

64%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics students at University of Edinburgh

Student views

75%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics students at University of Edinburgh

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 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.

65%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 15 students (77% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

79%

79% were positive about the teaching on the course.

76%

59%

100%

82%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

76%

76% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

76%

76%

82%

59%

88%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

63%

63% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

81%

75%

65%

59%

31%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

85% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

94%

75%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

65%

65% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

65%

63%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

76%

76% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

75%

71%

76%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

58%

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

71%

64%

31%

31%

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

67% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-24

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

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

10 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

10 students

100% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

20 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

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

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

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (60% 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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

85% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Information Technology Professionals
  • 25% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Engineering professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals

15% In other work

  • 10% Sales occupations
  • 10% 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

90% 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 2020-22

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

65% Usefulness

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

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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