# University of the Arts London: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** Five years after graduating, University of the Arts London graduates had median earnings of £30,000 (middle half: £21,600–£38,400), compared with £33,700 across all GB higher education institutions. 83.1% were in sustained work or further study. The highest-earning subject area was Chemistry (£47,900). Source: DfE LEO, 2023–24 tax year.

Location: London, England. UKPRN 10007162. Official website: https://www.arts.ac.uk

## What do University of the Arts London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not published | Not published | £47,900 | 72.2% | £37,700 |
| Business and management | £24,900 | £30,000 | £36,200 | 83.4% | £35,100 |
| Creative arts and design | £20,500 | £25,600 | £29,600 | 83.6% | £27,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | £24,500 | £28,200 | £29,300 | 80.1% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts | £20,100 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 87.8% | £26,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £24,500 | Not published | Not published | 93.3% | £38,100 |
| Computing | £20,100 | £32,200 | Not published | 64.3% | £39,900 |
| All subjects at University of the Arts London | £21,600 | £26,400 | £30,000 | 83.1% | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much do University of the Arts London graduates earn?

DfE LEO data for the 2023–24 tax year shows median earnings for UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of University of the Arts London of £21,600 one year after graduating, £26,400 after three years and £30,000 after five years. Each figure is a different graduating cohort, and pay varies widely by subject.

### Which University of the Arts London subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of the Arts London were in Chemistry (£47,900), Business and management (£36,200) and Creative arts and design (£29,600), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### Is University of the Arts London good for graduate employment?

83.1% of University of the Arts 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.

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