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
Lccm Au Uk Limited logo

BAIllustration with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year

Lccm Au Uk
FT5Y
Drop-out23%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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University of the Highlands and Islands logo

BAVisual Design and Communication

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied75%
Drop-out50%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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University of Salford, the logo

BAFashion Image Making and Styling with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
FT4Y
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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University of Salford, the logo

BAGraphic Design with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
FT4Y
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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University of the Arts, London logo

BAFine Art: Photography

University of the Arts, London
FT3YPlacement
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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University of the Arts, London logo

BAFine Art: Sculpture

University of the Arts, London
FT3YPlacement
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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York College logo

BAGraphic and Communication Design

York College📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied63%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAFilm & Television Studies/Scottish History

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Salary£25k
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University of Plymouth logo

BAIllustration with Foundation

University of Plymouth
FT4YAbroad
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Gower College Swansea logo

BAMusical Theatre

Gower College Swansea📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied67%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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Lccm Au Uk Limited logo

BAGraphic Design

Lccm Au Uk
FT3Y
Satisfied55%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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William College Ltd logo

BACreative Arts Practice Single Honours with Professional Placement Year

William College📚 Further Education College
FT4Y
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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William College Ltd logo

BADrama (Musical Theatre)

William College📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied73%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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Goldsmiths' College logo

BMusMusic

Goldsmiths' College📚 Further Education College
PT
Drop-out60%
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Goldsmiths' College logo

BMusPopular Music

Goldsmiths' College📚 Further Education College
PT
Drop-out60%
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Goldsmiths' College logo

BMusElectronic Music, Computing and Technology

Goldsmiths' College📚 Further Education College
PTPlacement
Drop-out60%
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Global Banking School Limited logo

BAIllustration for Comics

Global Banking School
FT3YFoundation
Salary (3yr)£26k
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Ashton Sixth Form College logo

BAFashion (with a placement year)

Ashton Sixth Form College📚 Further Education College
FT4Y
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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Lccm Au Uk Limited logo

BADesign for Theatre and Screen with Integrated Foundation Year

Lccm Au Uk
FT4YAbroad
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£16k
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University of Salford, the logo

BACostume Design with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
FT4Y
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£16k
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University of Salford, the logo

BAFilm, TV and Stage Design with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
FT4Y
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£16k
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York College logo

BAFashion Design and Garment Technology

York College📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied63%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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University of Plymouth logo

BAProduct and Furniture Design with Foundation

University of Plymouth
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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University of Plymouth logo

BAGraphic Design with Foundation

University of Plymouth
FT4YAbroad
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Subject Snapshot

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