# Arts University Bournemouth: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Arts University Bournemouth graduates had median earnings of £28,000 (middle half: £20,500–£34,800), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 87.7% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Business and management (£30,700). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Bournemouth, England. UKPRN 10000385. Official website: https://aub.ac.uk/

## What do Arts University Bournemouth graduates earn by subject?

Median earnings of UK-domiciled first-degree graduates by CAH level 2 subject area, tax year 2023–24. Source: DfE LEO provider-level data (https://department-for-education.shinyapps.io/leo-provider-dashboard/). Unadjusted; not a ranking of teaching quality.

| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and management | £23,600 | £27,100 | £30,700 | 91.7% | £35,100 |
| Creative arts and design | £21,200 | £24,500 | £28,200 | 87.1% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £19,800 | £24,700 | £25,600 | 89.6% | £26,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £22,700 | Not published | Not published | 81.2% | £38,100 |
| All subjects at Arts University Bournemouth | £21,200 | £24,700 | £28,000 | 87.7% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Arts University Bournemouth graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Arts University Bournemouth of £21,200 one year after graduating, £24,700 after three years and £28,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Arts University Bournemouth subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Arts University Bournemouth were in Business and management (£30,700), Creative arts and design (£28,200) and Performing arts (£25,600), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Arts University Bournemouth good for graduate employment?

87.7% of Arts University Bournemouth first-degree graduates were in sustained employment, further study or both five years after graduating, against 88.7% across all GB higher education institutions. Outcomes reflect subject mix, entry grades and where graduates live as well as the university, so compare the specific subject you want to study.

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