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
Teesside University logo

BAFashion

Teesside University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied94%
Drop-out45%
Salary£24k
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The Open University logo

BADrawing

The Open University
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Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAFashion Design

Gower College Swansea📚 Further Education College
FT3Y
Satisfied60%
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Salary£23k
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Queen's University of Belfast logo

BScAudio Engineering

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out12%
Salary£25k
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University of the Highlands and Islands logo

BAPopular Music

University of the Highlands and Islands
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Drop-out25%
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University of Northampton, the logo

BAPhotography

University of Northampton, the
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAFashion Design

Black Mountain Activities
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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The University of Surrey logo

BEngFilm Production and Broadcast Engineering

The University of Surrey
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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Nottingham Trent University logo

BScFilm Technology

Nottingham Trent University
FT3Y
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAActing

Performance Preparation Academy
FT3YPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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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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Norwich University of the Arts logo

BAAnimation and Visual Effects (VFX)

Norwich University of the Arts
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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University of the Arts, London logo

BAHair and Make-up for Fashion

University of the Arts, London
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAPhotography with Foundation

University of Plymouth
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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University of Glasgow logo

MASpanish/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Liverpool Hope University logo

BAContemporary Fashion Design and Digital Marketing (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£18k
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Liverpool Hope University logo

BAContemporary Craft and Health & Wellbeing

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£18k
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Manchester Metropolitan University logo

BAFilmmaking

Manchester Metropolitan University
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out11%
Salary£23k
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The University of Huddersfield logo

BMusMusic Performance

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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University of Suffolk logo

BAVisual Art

University of Suffolk
FT3Y
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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The University of Huddersfield logo

BAIllustration

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out35%
Salary£24k
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The University of Liverpool logo

BAMusic

The University of Liverpool
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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Coventry University logo

BAActing

Coventry University
FT3Y
Satisfied78%
Drop-out40%
Salary£24k
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University of the Highlands and Islands logo

HNDContemporary Art Practice

University of the Highlands and Islands
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Subject Snapshot

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