A highly respected physics degree and advanced mathematical skills will open up a wide range of career options. Many students from this programme continue their studies at PhD level. It’s also great preparation for roles in industry research, the financial markets, and many other sectors that rely on statistical analysis or cryptography expertise.
Whatever career you choose, your problem solving, computing and communication skills will impress recruiters; they will recognise your physics degree as a sign of an independent thinker who is ready for a challenge.
If you’re not sure which career path is right for you, we’ll offer the support you need to help you decide. We run a programme of career-focused sessions in year two, designed specially for physics students and timetabled to fit in with your studies. They include application and interview workshops, as well as talks from visiting professionals. We can also help you to find a paid summer placement where you can put your physics, maths or computational skills into practice, through the South East Physics network (SEPnet) scheme.
Around a third of our Physics and Astronomy graduates go on to do a PhD. Others work in the private and public sectors, in government, defence, finance, business, and industry. Here are just some of the roles they have secured: