BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 20%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £48,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology at University of Portsmouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.