BSc Physics With Space Science
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 34%
- London: 29%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 21%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £44,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire 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 With Space Science at University of Hertfordshire?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.