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 Courses3,396
Data SourceOffice for Students
University of York logo

BAMusic

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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Weston College of Further and Higher Education logo

BAFilm and Media Arts Production

Weston College of Further and Higher Education📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied97%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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York St John University logo

BAFine Art

York St John University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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The Open University logo

BAMusic

The Open University
PT
Satisfied95%
Drop-out47%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAEnglish and Theatre with a Year Abroad

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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University of Edinburgh logo

BScMathematics and Music

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied77%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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The University of Essex logo

BAFilm and Creative Writing

The University of Essex
FT3Y
Satisfied79%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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The University of Essex logo

BAFilm and Creative Writing

The University of Essex
FT4Y
Satisfied79%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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University of Exeter logo

BADrama and Film & Television Studies

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied77%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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University of Glasgow logo

MAGeography/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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The University of Manchester logo

BADrama and English Literature

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied78%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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The University of Reading logo

BACreative Writing and Film

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out25%
Salary£25k
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The University of Reading logo

BAFilm & Television

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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Wrexham University logo

BAFine Art

Wrexham University
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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University of Chester logo

BAMusic Production

University of Chester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary£22k
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Abertay University logo

BAGame Design and Production

Abertay University
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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University of Dundee logo

BScProduct Design

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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University of Dundee logo

BDesInterior & Environmental Design

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroadFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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Bangor University logo

BScCreative Technologies

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance logo

BMusMusic with Integrated Foundation Year

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT5Y
Satisfied79%
Drop-out9%
Salary£24k
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Futureworks Training Limited logo

BAEditing for Film, TV & Media

Futureworks Training
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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Leeds Conservatoire logo

BAJazz

Leeds Conservatoire🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT3Y
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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Leeds Conservatoire logo

BAJazz with Foundation Year

Leeds Conservatoire🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT4Y
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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Leeds Conservatoire logo

BAActing

Leeds Conservatoire🎭 Arts Conservatoire
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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