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
Iron Mill Education Limited logo

BAFine Art and Illustration

Iron Mill Education
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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Spirit Ssr Limited logo

BAAnimation

Spirit Ssr
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£21k
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Spirit Ssr Limited logo

BAAnimation (with Foundation Year)

Spirit Ssr
FT4Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£21k
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University of Portsmouth logo

BAGraphic Design

University of Portsmouth
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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University of Salford, the logo

BAAnimation

University of Salford, the
FT3Y
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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University of Sunderland logo

BAModern Music Industries

University of Sunderland
FT3Y
Satisfied98%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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The University of Westminster logo

BAAnimation with Foundation

The University of Westminster
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£22k
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The University of Westminster logo

BAAnimation

The University of Westminster
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£22k
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University of York logo

BATheatre: Writing, Directing and Performance

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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York St John University logo

BAAnimation

York St John University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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York St John University logo

BAIllustration

York St John University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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Edinburgh Napier University logo

BDesProduct Design

Edinburgh Napier University
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied72%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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University of Exeter logo

BAArt History & Visual Culture and Drama

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAEconomics/Music

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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University of Glasgow logo

MASociology/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAEnglish Literature/Film & Television Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAClassics/Music

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAFilm & Television Studies/French

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out11%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MASpanish/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAHistory/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAPhilosophy/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAFilm & Television Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MATheatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied73%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAMusic/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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