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University of the Arts London: graduate earnings and subjects
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.
- Median pay after 1 year
- £21,600
- Median pay after 5 years
- £30,000
- In work or study after 5 years
- 83.1%
- Graduates in 5-year cohort
- 2,080
- Subject areas with data
- 7
- CourseToJob subject guides
- 5
What do University of the Arts London graduates earn by subject?
Official dataChemistry graduates had the highest five-year median at University of the Arts London (£47,900) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry20 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £47,900 | 72.2% | £37,700 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing180 graduates at 5 years | £24,900 | £30,000 | £36,200 | 83.4% | £35,100 |
| Creative arts and design1,345 graduates at 5 years | £20,500 | £25,600 | £29,600 | 83.6% | £27,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications325 graduates at 5 years | £24,500 | £28,200 | £29,300 | 80.1% | £28,500 |
| Performing arts170 graduates at 5 years | £20,100 | £24,500 | £26,400 | 87.8% | £26,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning15 graduates at 5 years | £24,500 | — | — | 93.3% | £38,100 |
| Computing15 graduates at 5 years | £20,100 | £32,200 | — | 64.3% | £39,900 |
| All subjects at University of the Arts London | £21,600 | £26,400 | £30,000 | 83.1% | £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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University of the Arts London: 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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