Birkbeck College
London, England
How much do Birkbeck College graduates earn by subject?
Birkbeck College graduates earn a median salary of £31,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Mathematical sciences at £45,300, while Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates earn £28,300.
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How competitive is Birkbeck College?
In 2024, Birkbeck College received 12,195 applications and accepted 2,680 students, giving an acceptance rate of 22.0%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Birkbeck College?
80% of Birkbeck College graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 13 subjects with median salaries ranging from £28,300 to £45,300. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical sciences | 93.5% | £45,300 |
| Computing | 70.8% | £40,500 |
| Biosciences | 83.6% | £39,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 75% | £38,900 |
| Business and management | 78.9% | £36,500 |
| Law | 71.7% | £33,900 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 74.9% | £33,900 |
| Politics | 68.6% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 78.7% | £30,200 |
| Psychology | 77.2% | £29,200 |
| History and archaeology | 79.3% | £29,200 |
| English studies | 69.2% | £28,800 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 76.7% | £28,300 |
* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Mathematical sciences £45,300
- 2 Computing £40,500
- 3 Biosciences £39,400
- 4 Sociology, social policy and anthropology £38,900
- 5 Business and management £36,500
Quick Facts
Tuition Fees
UK students: £9,250/year (government-capped)
International students: £15,000–£40,000+/year (varies by course)
Check the university website for exact international fees.
Data Source
Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.
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