Subject league tables
Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide [Physics & Astronomy]
Careers
93%
Employment or further study 15 months after completion
£26,000
This subject – average graduate earnings after 15 months
£24,000
Scotland Average – earnings after 15 months
This data is correct at time of publishing and applies to our BSc/MSci programmes in Physics/Theoretical Physics/Astronomy (the programmes with the highest proportion of graduates). It comes from information collected by UK higher education funding and regulatory bodies. Visit the Discover Uni platform to explore the data for all programme combinations.
Accreditation
- Our Physics single and joint honours programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics.
- Being a graduate from the MSci programme sets you on the path to becoming a Chartered Physicist.
Student led activities
Physics and Astronomy societies:
- University of Glasgow Physics Society
- University of Glasgow Astronomy Society
- Glasgow Women in Physics
- Women in STEM
We also have an active and vibrant student community where you can participate in student led activities beyond Physics and Astronomy.