Subject Guide

General Studies

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Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£21,500
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses3,387
Data SourceOffice for Students
University Academy 92 Limited logo

BATheatre and Performing

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
OverallB
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University of Aberdeen logo

MAFilm and Visual Culture

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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University of Bristol logo

MArtsMusic with Innovation

University of Bristol
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£24k
OverallB
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The University of East Anglia logo

BADrama and Creative Writing

The University of East Anglia
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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University of Edinburgh logo

MAFine Art

University of Edinburgh
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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University of Edinburgh logo

BAGraphic Design

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied78%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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University of Edinburgh logo

BATextiles

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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The University of Essex logo

BADrama

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out6%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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The University of Essex logo

BAFilm Studies

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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University of Glasgow logo

BEngProduct Design Engineering

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied64%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
OverallB
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The University of Leeds logo

BMusMusic (Performance)

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Drop-out4%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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The University of Leeds logo

BScMathematics and Music

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Drop-out4%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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The University of Reading logo

BAArt

The University of Reading
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Salary£27k
OverallB
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The University of Reading logo

BAEnglish Literature and Film

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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The University of Reading logo

BAEnglish Literature and Film & Theatre

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BADrama and Applied Theatre

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
OverallB
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BAPerformance and Contemporary Arts

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
OverallB
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BAWriting for Performance

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
OverallB
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University of Derby logo

BATheatre Arts

University of Derby
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary£22k
OverallB
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Bangor University logo

BScProduct Design (Welsh Medium)

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied97%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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Coleg Sir Gar logo

BAGraphic Design

Coleg Sir Gar
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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Bournemouth and Poole College, the logo

BAFine Art

Bournemouth and Poole College, the📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out12%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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William College Ltd logo

BA/BScDrama and Psychology

William College📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
OverallB
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William College Ltd logo

BADance

William College📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses3,387
Avg Graduate Salary£21,500
Data SourceOffice for Students