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BSc (Hons) Physics with Renewable Energy Science

University of Dundee

1 Location : The University of Dundee

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 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.

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.

93%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 15 students (65% 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

98%

98% were positive about the teaching on the course.

95%

95%

100%

100%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

88%

88% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

100%

85%

71%

100%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

87%

87% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

79%

95%

89%

82%

89%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

100% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

100%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

80%

80% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

89%

77%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

93%

89%

75%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

83%

83% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

100%

84%

64%

69%

Data from 15 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

62% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (65% 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 Chemical, process and energy engineering.

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.

75%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (86% 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

77%

77% were positive about the teaching on the course.

75%

58%

92%

83%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

77%

77% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

75%

83%

75%

75%

75%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

72%

72% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

75%

92%

75%

50%

67%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

96%

96% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

92%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

63%

63% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

50%

73%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

78%

78% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

83%

67%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

72%

72% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

75%

82%

67%

33%

Data from 10 students (86% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

91% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (86% 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

30 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Chemical, process and energy engineering

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: Physics

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

25 students

UCAS Tariff points: Chemical, process and energy engineering

Data for entrants in 2021-23

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

Data from

10 students

70% 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

30 students.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering 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. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Chemical, process and energy engineering

Data for entrants in 2020-22

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

Data from

15 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 partially 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 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 University of Dundee

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £32,500

Data from

10 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£38,500

Typical range: £28,000 - £42,000

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £48,000

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Physical sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £23,500 - £31,000

Data from

585 people.

70% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Dundee are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £30,500

Data from

965 people.

80% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Dundee are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £35,500

Data from

1095 people.

65% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Dundee are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Engineering courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Engineering.

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 University of Dundee

After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £27,000 - £33,000

Data from

30 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£29,000

Typical range: £24,500 - £36,500

Data from

115 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £40,000

Data from

120 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Engineering graduates in:

After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £27,000 - £33,000

Data from

2120 people.

80% of UK-resident Engineering graduates from University of Dundee are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £35,000

Data from

2725 people.

72% of UK-resident Engineering graduates from University of Dundee are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £27,000 - £41,000

Data from

2660 people.

72% of UK-resident Engineering graduates from University of Dundee 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

80% 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

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

94% 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 Engineering.

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

55 students (63% 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 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

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

100% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Information Technology Professionals
  • 25% Engineering professionals
  • 20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 20% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals

0% In other work

0% 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 Engineering.

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

40 students (65% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 60% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

25% In other work

  • 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics 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

10 students (60% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

70% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

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 (65% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

70% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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