Subject Guide

General Studies

Compare General Studies degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

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
Spirit Ssr Limited logo

BATextile Design

Spirit Ssr
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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West Herts College logo

BA2d Digital Animation

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£23k
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West Herts College logo

BA3d Animation And Visual Effects

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£23k
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West Herts College logo

BA3d Games Art And Design

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£23k
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West Herts College logo

BAComics And Concept Art

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£23k
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West Herts College logo

BAInterior Architecture And Design

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out30%
Salary£25k
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The University of Huddersfield logo

BMusMusic Technology and Composition

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out9%
Salary£25k
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University of Lincoln logo

BAAnimation and Visual Effects

University of Lincoln
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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University of Lincoln logo

BAGraphic Design

University of Lincoln
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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University of Lincoln logo

BAFilm Production

University of Lincoln
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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University of Lincoln logo

BAMusic

University of Lincoln
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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University of Lincoln logo

BAMusical Theatre

University of Lincoln
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied94%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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University of Salford, the logo

BAFashion Design

University of Salford, the
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out11%
Salary£25k
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University of Salford, the logo

BAPhotography

University of Salford, the
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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University of Salford, the logo

BScInterior Architecture

University of Salford, the
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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University of the West of England, Bristol logo

BAGraphic Design

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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University of the West of England, Bristol logo

BAPhotography

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT3Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out13%
Salary£24k
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University of York logo

BAMusic

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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Weston College of Further and Higher Education logo

BAFilm and Media Arts Production

Weston College of Further and Higher Education📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied97%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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York St John University logo

BAFine Art

York St John University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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The Open University logo

BAMusic

The Open University
PT
Satisfied95%
Drop-out47%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Queen Mary University of London logo

BAEnglish and Theatre with a Year Abroad

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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School of Oriental and African Studies logo

BACreative Arts and International Relations

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Salary (3yr)£31k
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School of Oriental and African Studies logo

BACreative Arts and Politics

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Salary (3yr)£31k
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Subject Snapshot

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