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University of Wales: graduate earnings and subjects
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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.
What do University of Wales graduates earn by subject?
Official dataEngineering graduates had the highest five-year median at University of Wales (£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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EngineeringGuides: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering125 graduates at 5 years | £34,800 | £33,100 | £42,500 | 94.4% | £43,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning30 graduates at 5 years | £29,600 | £38,800 | £34,000 | 90.6% | £38,100 |
| Computing50 graduates at 5 years | £25,300 | £31,800 | £30,000 | 83.3% | £39,900 |
| Psychology30 graduates at 5 years | £21,200 | £23,800 | £28,200 | 87.1% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology80 graduates at 5 years | — | £24,200 | £26,700 | 86% | £30,000 |
| Sport and exercise sciences70 graduates at 5 years | £15,000 | £24,200 | £26,300 | 98.6% | £30,400 |
| Business and managementGuides: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Marketing175 graduates at 5 years | £20,500 | £23,100 | £25,600 | 83.6% | £35,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies20 graduates at 5 years | — | — | £25,300 | 84.4% | £33,300 |
| Performing arts85 graduates at 5 years | £17,800 | £19,800 | £24,500 | 83.9% | £26,000 |
| Creative arts and design245 graduates at 5 years | £18,700 | £22,100 | £24,300 | 79.7% | £27,100 |
| Education and teaching310 graduates at 5 years | £21,800 | £25,100 | £24,200 | 89.6% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology100 graduates at 5 years | — | £22,100 | £24,200 | 82.1% | £32,600 |
| Health and social care90 graduates at 5 years | £21,200 | £20,900 | £23,800 | 86.5% | £30,700 |
| Allied health25 graduates at 5 years | £21,000 | £24,500 | £16,500 | 88.2% | £35,200 |
| Law5 graduates at 5 years | £28,900 | — | — | — | £33,700 |
| All subjects at University of Wales | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | £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.
What should you check before applying to University of Wales?
Use the official course page for University of Wales to confirm the award, campus, start date, duration, modules, placement options and professional accreditation.
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University of Wales: 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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