HomeUniversity of StrathclydeBSc Mathematics and Physics

BSc Mathematics and Physics

University of Strathclyde
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£26,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
56%
Meaningful Work
67%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

41%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£21,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £24,000-£52,000 (396 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Sales occupations
13%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
13%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
12%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
11%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Elementary occupations
9%
08
Administrative occupations
7%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
6%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
56%
Professional Work
67%
Meaningful Role
57%
Career On Track

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