# Birmingham City University: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, Birmingham City University graduates had median earnings of £30,400 (middle half: £23,800–£38,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 89% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Medical sciences (£40,300). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Birmingham, England. UKPRN 10007140. Official website: https://www.bcu.ac.uk

## What do Birmingham City University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | £30,700 | £35,900 | £40,300 | 95.9% | £40,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | £36,600 | £35,900 | £37,300 | 95.3% | £37,300 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £27,800 | £33,700 | £37,000 | 87.3% | £38,100 |
| Engineering | £31,500 | £32,600 | £34,000 | 88.4% | £43,600 |
| Allied health | £27,800 | £31,100 | £33,900 | 95.3% | £35,200 |
| Computing | £25,300 | £30,400 | £32,900 | 88% | £39,900 |
| Health and social care | £25,300 | £27,100 | £32,200 | 88.8% | £30,700 |
| Economics | £25,100 | £28,000 | £31,800 | 88.9% | £50,900 |
| Education and teaching | £26,700 | £30,000 | £30,700 | 91% | £29,600 |
| Business and management | £23,400 | £26,700 | £30,700 | 85.3% | £35,100 |
| English studies | £20,100 | £25,600 | £29,300 | 84.7% | £30,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | £22,300 | £25,600 | £28,900 | 84.4% | £30,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £22,300 | £25,300 | £28,200 | 92% | £28,500 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | Not published | £27,800 | 80% | £32,600 |
| Law | £22,700 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 82.5% | £33,700 |
| Psychology | £20,100 | £25,300 | £26,400 | 88.7% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | £22,000 | £24,200 | £25,600 | 86.8% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £18,200 | £23,900 | £23,800 | 92.2% | £26,000 |
| Materials and technology | £23,800 | £25,700 | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £21,600 | £27,100 | Not published | Not published | £30,400 |
| All subjects at Birmingham City University | £25,300 | £27,700 | £30,400 | 89% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Birmingham City University graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Birmingham City University of £25,300 one year after graduating, £27,700 after three years and £30,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which Birmingham City University subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Birmingham City University were in Medical sciences (£40,300), Nursing and midwifery (£37,300) and Architecture, building and planning (£37,000), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is Birmingham City University good for graduate employment?

89% of Birmingham City University 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.

### How do I apply to Birmingham City University?

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