# University for the Creative Arts: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University for the Creative Arts graduates had median earnings of £26,400 (middle half: £20,500–£32,200), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 83.6% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Business and management (£31,500). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: Canterbury, England. UKPRN 10006427. Official website: http://www.uca.ac.uk

## What do University for the Creative Arts 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 | £22,900 | £27,100 | £31,500 | 84.9% | £35,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £20,500 | £27,100 | £29,300 | 81.5% | £38,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | Not published | £25,600 | £29,300 | 76.7% | £28,500 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,500 | £24,500 | £26,000 | 84.3% | £27,100 |
| Performing arts | £19,200 | £22,000 | £22,700 | 84% | £26,000 |
| Computing | £23,800 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £39,900 |
| All subjects at University for the Creative Arts | £21,200 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 83.6% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University for the Creative Arts graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University for the Creative Arts of £21,200 one year after graduating, £24,500 after three years and £26,400 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University for the Creative Arts subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University for the Creative Arts were in Business and management (£31,500), Architecture, building and planning (£29,300) and Media, journalism and communications (£29,300), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University for the Creative Arts good for graduate employment?

83.6% of University for the Creative Arts 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 University for the Creative Arts?

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