Birmingham City University
West Midlands, England
How much do Birmingham City University graduates earn by subject?
Birmingham City University graduates earn a median salary of £27,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medical sciences at £38,900, while Materials and technology graduates earn £22,600.
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How competitive is Birmingham City University?
In 2024, Birmingham City University received 66,325 applications and accepted 15,920 students, giving an acceptance rate of 24.0%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Birmingham City University?
88% of Birmingham City University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 19 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,600 to £38,900. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medical sciences | 93.9% | £38,900 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 89.3% | £34,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 92.9% | £34,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 85.2% | £33,900 |
| Engineering | 85% | £31,900 |
| Computing | 87.6% | £31,400 |
| Allied health | 91.2% | £30,300 |
| Economics | 83.3% | £30,300 |
| Business and management | 84.7% | £29,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 81.5% | £28,800 |
| Education and teaching | 85.7% | £28,800 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 83.5% | £28,500 |
| Health and social care | 92.7% | £27,400 |
| Law | 81.9% | £27,000 |
| Psychology | 84.4% | £25,200 |
| English studies | 90.4% | £24,800 |
| Performing arts | 87.7% | £24,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 87.5% | £24,500 |
| Materials and technology | 78.8% | £22,600 |
* 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 Medical sciences £38,900
- 2 General, applied and forensic sciences £34,700
- 3 Nursing and midwifery £34,100
- 4 Architecture, building and planning £33,900
- 5 Engineering £31,900
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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