MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astronomy
1 Location : Cardiff University - Main Campus
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
5 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Compulsory
Year abroad
Not Available
Foundation year
Not Available
Study mode
Full time
Length
5 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Compulsory
Year abroad
Not Available
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.
82%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 40 students (76% 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
93% were positive about the teaching on the course.
92%
89%
95%
96%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
89% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
91%
93%
92%
86%
84%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
82% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
76%
90%
79%
86%
79%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
98%
92%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
83% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
87%
78%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
91%
87%
96%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
84% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
91%
88%
75%
77%
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
68% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 40 students (76% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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 dataThe 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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.
92%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 30 students (79% 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
94% were positive about the teaching on the course.
100%
93%
96%
87%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
86% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
79%
95%
84%
82%
88%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
82% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
82%
96%
88%
86%
61%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
97% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
95%
100%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
87% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
92%
84%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
89% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
93%
87%
90%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
86% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
91%
91%
75%
77%
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 30 students (79% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
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 dataWhat 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
80 studentsChart 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 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
50 studentsChart 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
75 studentsUCAS Tariff points: Astronomy
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
45 students94% 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
75 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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
75 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
40 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Astronomy.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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
40 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 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 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 Cardiff University
After 15 months
£30,000
Typical range: £27,500 - £33,000
Data from
30 people(75% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£26,000
Typical range: £21,000 - £32,500
Data from
110 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£33,000
Typical range: £26,000 - £40,000
Data from
130 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
Average earnings for all full-time Physics courses
For graduates from Cardiff University
After 15 months
£31,500
Typical range: £28,000 - £35,000
Data from
25 people(80% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£26,000
Typical range: £22,500 - £31,500
Data from
85 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£33,000
Typical range: £27,000 - £40,500
Data from
105 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
90% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
50 students (80% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
50 students (80% of those who were asked).85% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Astronomy.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of 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 on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
30 students (80% of those who were asked).75% In highly skilled work
- 25% Information Technology Professionals
- 25% Engineering professionals
- 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 5% Business and public service associate professionals
- 5% Natural and social science professionals
- Less than 5% Conservation and environment professionals
- Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
20% In other work
- 15% Sales occupations
- 5% Elementary occupations
- 5% Administrative occupations
5% 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 other courses in Astronomy 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
10 students (60% of those who were asked).85% In highly skilled work
- 45% Information Technology Professionals
- 10% Engineering professionals
- 10% Business and public service associate professionals
- 10% Teaching Professionals
- 5% Conservation and environment professionals
- 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
- 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15% In other work
- 10% Sales occupations
- 5% Elementary occupations
0% 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
90% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
25 students (80% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Physics.
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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
25 students (80% of those who were asked)50% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
90% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
80% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
70% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
10 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Astronomy 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
10 students (60% of those who were asked)50% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
70% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
60% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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