CourseMap pulls together graduate outcome data, entry tariff ranges, and National Student Survey scores so you can compare courses side by side rather than relying on a single ranked list.
Starting your search
Type a subject into the search bar and pick the most specific match available. "Law" and "Law with Criminology" are distinct courses with different outcomes. Selecting the right subject title ensures you are comparing like with like.
Filtering down
Use the filters panel to narrow by:
- Minimum NSS score - anything above 75 is generally solid; below 65 deserves extra scrutiny.
- Entry tariff - set a range around your predicted grades to surface realistic options.
- Course length - toggle between three-year, four-year, and sandwich year courses.
Reading the salary chart
Each course page shows median graduate earnings at 15 months (from the Graduate Outcomes survey) and at five years (from HMRC Longitudinal Education Outcomes data). The shaded band represents the lower and upper quartile, giving a sense of the spread. A wide band means very different outcomes depending on which employer or sector graduates enter.
Tip: Sort results by "five-year median salary" to see which courses produce the strongest long-run earnings - but cross-check with the employment rate, because a small cohort in very high-paid niches can inflate the median.
Building your UCAS shortlist
CourseMap lets you save up to ten courses. Once saved, the comparison table lines up entry requirements, satisfaction scores, and salary figures in a single view. Aim for a mix of ambition levels so your five UCAS choices span a realistic range.