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Goldsmiths, University of London: graduate earnings and subjects
Quick answer
Five years after graduating, Goldsmiths, University of London graduates had median earnings of £31,500 (middle half: £22,800–£39,900), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 83.9% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Computing (£42,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £24,200
- Median pay after 5 years
- £31,500
- In work or study after 5 years
- 83.9%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 1,180
- Subject areas with data
- 13
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 27
What do Goldsmiths, University of London graduates earn by subject?
Official dataComputing graduates had the highest five-year median at Goldsmiths, University of London (£42,500) among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured. The final column shows the same subject across all GB higher education institutions, for context.
| Subject area | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | In work or study, 5 yrs | All GB HEIs, 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computing100 graduates at 5 years | £29,300 | £32,200 | £42,500 | 81.4% | £39,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications80 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £28,200 | £36,600 | 82.1% | £28,500 |
| Health and social care40 graduates at 5 years | — | £31,100 | £36,200 | 78.6% | £30,700 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing20 graduates at 5 years | £27,100 | £30,700 | £35,500 | 73% | £35,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology140 graduates at 5 years | £24,200 | £28,200 | £33,300 | 86.8% | £30,000 |
| Politics85 graduates at 5 years | £20,100 | £28,900 | £32,200 | 81.2% | £36,600 |
| Psychology135 graduates at 5 years | £23,100 | £27,800 | £31,100 | 89.9% | £29,600 |
| English studies125 graduates at 5 years | £23,400 | £26,400 | £29,300 | 85.4% | £30,400 |
| History and archaeology100 graduates at 5 years | £22,000 | £27,100 | £29,300 | 82.9% | £32,600 |
| Education and teaching75 graduates at 5 years | £19,400 | £25,600 | £28,500 | 87.8% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design120 graduates at 5 years | £17,900 | £23,400 | £25,300 | 85.4% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts120 graduates at 5 years | £21,000 | £22,700 | £24,200 | 80.8% | £26,000 |
| Economics20 graduates at 5 years | £25,600 | £33,700 | — | 75.6% | £50,900 |
| All subjects at Goldsmiths, University of London | £24,200 | £28,200 | £31,500 | 83.9% | £33,700 |
A dash means DfE did not publish a figure, usually because the cohort was small. Each column is a different graduating cohort. Compare subjects nationally.
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Subject guides linked to Goldsmiths, University of London
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- Psychology
Assistant psychologist · Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Computer Science
Junior software developer · IT support analyst
- Law
Paralegal · Legal assistant
- Business Management
Operations coordinator · Project coordinator
- Mechanical Engineering
Graduate mechanical engineer · CAD technician
- Economics
Economic research assistant · Data analyst
- History
Heritage assistant · Museum assistant
- Biology
Laboratory technician · Research assistant
- Chemistry
Analytical chemist (graduate) · Laboratory technician
- Physics
Graduate physicist · Data analyst
- English
Editorial assistant · Content writer
- Sociology
Social research assistant · Housing officer (entry)
- Politics
Parliamentary assistant · Public affairs assistant
- Accounting and Finance
Accounts assistant · Audit associate
- Civil Engineering
Graduate civil engineer · Site engineer (entry)
- Electrical Engineering
Graduate electrical engineer · Design engineer (entry)
- Biomedical Science
Trainee biomedical scientist · Laboratory technician
- Marketing
Marketing assistant · Digital marketing executive
- Media and Communications
Communications assistant · Social media coordinator
- Geography
GIS technician · Planning assistant
- Mathematics
Data analyst · Actuarial analyst (entry)
- Criminology
Probation services officer · Intelligence researcher (entry)
- International Relations
Policy assistant · NGO programme assistant
- Adult Nursing
Newly qualified adult nurse · Community staff nurse
- Physiotherapy
Newly qualified physiotherapist · Rehabilitation assistant
- Social Work
Newly qualified social worker · Family support worker
- Primary Education
Primary teacher (QTS path) · Teaching assistant
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Goldsmiths, University of London: frequently asked questions
How much do Goldsmiths, University of London graduates earn?
DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of Goldsmiths, University of London of £24,200 one year after graduating, £28,200 after three years and £31,500 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.
Which Goldsmiths, University of London subjects have the highest graduate earnings?
Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at Goldsmiths, University of London were in Computing (£42,500), Media, journalism and communications (£36,600) and Health and social care (£36,200), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.
Is Goldsmiths, University of London good for graduate employment?
83.9% of Goldsmiths, University of London 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
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