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

FDAHair and Make-Up Business Management

University College Birmingham
FT
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAFine Art

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£14k
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BAFashion Design

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out50%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAMusical Theatre

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied70%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BADrama and Creative Writing (including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAAnimation with Diploma in Creative Professional Development

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary£23k
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DipHEDesign and Innovation

The Open University
PT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out55%
Salary (3yr)£47k
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BAPhotography

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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BAFine Art

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£21k
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BMusMusic

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BAFashion Communication

University of the West of England, Bristol
FT
Satisfied82%
Drop-out35%
Salary£25k
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BADrama

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAFashion Communication and Branding

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out24%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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MAFine Art

University of Edinburgh
FTAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BAFilm and Drama (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out6%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BMusMusic

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BAActing (International)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BAInterior Design

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAInterior Design and Styling

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAIllustration with Diploma in Creative Computing

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out12%
Salary£24k
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BAAnimation and Illustration

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out24%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAGraphic Communication with Diploma in Creative Computing

Norwich University of the Arts
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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BAFilm Studies (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BAFilm and Screen Arts

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£22k
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Subject Snapshot

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