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 Courses170
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAFashion Textiles

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out25%
Salary£25k
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BMusMusic

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out8%
Salary£24k
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BAHistory and Drama (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAGames Art

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAIllustration

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out12%
Salary£24k
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BAMusic Production

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAInterior Design

University of the West of England, Bristol
FTPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAPhotography

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied73%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAFine Art

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAInterior Design

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BScProduct Design Technology

University of the West of England, Bristol
FTPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAAnimation and Illustration

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAActing

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAAnimation and Visual Effects with Diploma in Creative Computing

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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BAEntertainment Design

Birmingham City University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAMusic Production with a Foundation Year

University of Keele
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Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAFilm and Moving Image Production with Diploma in Creative Professional Development

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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BADesign for Publishing with Diploma in Creative Professional Development

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAGraphic Design

Loughborough University
FTAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BATextile Design

Loughborough University
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out3%
Salary£25k
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BADrama and Creative Writing (including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BACultural, Creative and Media Industries

The University of Manchester
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BAIllustration

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BADrama and English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£19k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses170
Avg Graduate Salary£21,500
Data SourceOffice for Students