Study mode: Full-time
Length: 4 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Not available
Foundation year: Compulsory
National Student Survey (NSS)
83%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 125 students (66% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting
Qualification types
Data from 35 students
UCAS Tariff points
Data from 25 students
A year on the course
85%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 45 students
Earnings after the course
Average earnings for all full-time Physical Sciences courses
For graduates from University of Southampton
After 15 months
£25,500
Range: £23,000 — £31,000
Data from 65 people (69% of those asked)
After 3 years
£28,000
Range: £22,500 — £33,000
Data from 215 people
After 5 years
£33,000
Range: £27,000 — £42,000
Data from 270 people
What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
85%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 10 students (55% of those asked)
Occupation types 15 months after the course
90%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 85 students (69% of those asked)
90% In highly skilled work
15%
Natural and social science professionals 13%
Engineering professionals 13%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals 11%
Information Technology Professionals 10%
Teaching Professionals 9%
Business and public service associate professionals 7%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals 4%
Finance Professionals 2%
Other Health Professionals6% In other work
2%
Customer service occupations5% In unknown work
5%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not knownPerception of work after graduating
86%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 70 students (69% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.