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
University of the Highlands and Islands logo

BAApplied Music

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Drop-out25%
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University of the Highlands and Islands logo

BAPopular Music

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Drop-out25%
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University of the Highlands and Islands logo

BADrama and Production

University of the Highlands and Islands
PT
Drop-out25%
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The University of Surrey logo

BMusMusic

The University of Surrey
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out25%
Salary£30k
OverallB
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The University of Warwick logo

BAScTheatre and Performance Studies and Global Sustainable Development

The University of Warwick
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£29k
OverallA
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama logo

BAActing

Guildhall School of Music & Drama🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
OverallA
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Brunel University London logo

BScProduct Design Engineering with Placement Year

Brunel University London
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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The University of Surrey logo

BMusCreative Music Technology

The University of Surrey
FT3Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
OverallB
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Performance Preparation Academy Limited logo

BAInterior Design

Performance Preparation Academy
PT
Satisfied84%
Drop-out40%
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Bournemouth and Poole College, the logo

BAGraphic Design

Bournemouth and Poole College, the📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out4%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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Royal Academy of Dance logo

BADance Education

Royal Academy of Dance🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT3Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out30%
OverallA
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Royal Holloway and Bedford New College logo

BAMusic with Spanish

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out4%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education logo

BAInterior and Spatial Design

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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The University of Surrey logo

BMusMusic

The University of Surrey
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
OverallB
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The University of Surrey logo

BATheatre Production

The University of Surrey
FT3Y
Satisfied66%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
OverallB
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University Academy 92 Limited logo

BScMarketing and Design

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
OverallA
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University Academy 92 Limited logo

BADesign

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
OverallA
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University Academy 92 Limited logo

BAFine Art (Placement Year)

University Academy 92
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
OverallB
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University of Bristol logo

BATheatre and Performance Studies

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
OverallB
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama logo

BAProduction Arts

Guildhall School of Music & Drama🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT3Y
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
OverallA
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The Northern School of Art logo

BAActing for Stage and Screen

The Northern School of Art
FT3Y
Satisfied96%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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Goldsmiths' College logo

BADesign

Goldsmiths' College📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
OverallB
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Loughborough University logo

BAFine Art

Loughborough University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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Loughborough University logo

BAFine Art

Loughborough University
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
OverallB
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Subject Snapshot

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