Subject Guide

General Studies

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Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£21,500
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses3,396
Data SourceOffice for Students
University of York logo

BAMusic and Sound Recording

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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University of Aberdeen logo

MAFilm & Visual Culture and History

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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University of Edinburgh logo

BAIllustration

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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University of Edinburgh logo

BAInterior Design

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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University of Exeter logo

BADrama

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out4%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MEngProduct Design Engineering

University of Glasgow
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied62%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAHistory of Art/Music

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAMusic

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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The University of Manchester logo

BAFilm Studies and English Literature

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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The University of Reading logo

BAArt and Film

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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Qahe (Ulst) Limited logo

BMusMusic

Qahe (Ulst)
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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Qahe (Ulst) Limited logo

BADrama

Qahe (Ulst)
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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Qahe (Ulst) Limited logo

BDesGames Design

Qahe (Ulst)
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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Qahe (Ulst) Limited logo

BScGames Design & Development

Qahe (Ulst)
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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Qahe (Ulst) Limited logo

BDesDigital Design

Qahe (Ulst)
FT4YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied91%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BACostume Production

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied62%
Drop-out7%
Salary£27k
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BAProduction Arts: Props, Painting and Set

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied62%
Drop-out7%
Salary£27k
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BAPerformance Design

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied62%
Drop-out7%
Salary£27k
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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama logo

BAProduction Technologies and Stage Management

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
FT3Y
Satisfied62%
Drop-out7%
Salary£27k
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University of Chester logo

BAInterior Design

University of Chester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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University of Derby logo

BAAnimation

University of Derby
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£22k
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University of Dundee logo

BDesIllustration

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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Coleg Sir Gar logo

BAFilm & TV

Coleg Sir Gar
FT3Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance logo

BMusPerformance/Composition/Jazz

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT4Y
Satisfied79%
Drop-out9%
Salary£24k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses3,396
Avg Graduate Salary£21,500
Data SourceOffice for Students