# University of Wales: graduate earnings and subjects

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**Quick answer:** DfE's LEO provider-level data does not include first-degree earnings for University of Wales. Use the subject guides below and confirm course details, fees and entry requirements with the university.

Location: Cardiff, Wales. UKPRN 10007858. Official website: https://www.wales.ac.uk/en/Home.aspx

## What do University of Wales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | £34,800 | £33,100 | £42,500 | 94.4% | £43,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £29,600 | £38,800 | £34,000 | 90.6% | £38,100 |
| Computing | £25,300 | £31,800 | £30,000 | 83.3% | £39,900 |
| Psychology | £21,200 | £23,800 | £28,200 | 87.1% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | Not published | £24,200 | £26,700 | 86% | £30,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | £15,000 | £24,200 | £26,300 | 98.6% | £30,400 |
| Business and management | £20,500 | £23,100 | £25,600 | 83.6% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not published | Not published | £25,300 | 84.4% | £33,300 |
| Performing arts | £17,800 | £19,800 | £24,500 | 83.9% | £26,000 |
| Creative arts and design | £18,700 | £22,100 | £24,300 | 79.7% | £27,100 |
| Education and teaching | £21,800 | £25,100 | £24,200 | 89.6% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | Not published | £22,100 | £24,200 | 82.1% | £32,600 |
| Health and social care | £21,200 | £20,900 | £23,800 | 86.5% | £30,700 |
| Allied health | £21,000 | £24,500 | £16,500 | 88.2% | £35,200 |
| Law | £28,900 | Not published | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |
| All subjects at University of Wales | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | £33,700 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which University of Wales subjects have the highest graduate earnings?

Five years after graduating, the highest median earnings at University of Wales were in Engineering (£42,500), Architecture, building and planning (£34,000) and Computing (£30,000), among subject areas with at least 20 graduates measured.

### How do I apply to University of Wales?

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