University of Central Lancashire

North West, England

23.7%

Acceptance Rate

39k

Applications (2024)

£26,500

Median Salary (5yr)

85%

Employment Rate

Subjects

How much do University of Central Lancashire graduates earn by subject?

University of Central Lancashire graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £54,300, while Agriculture, food and related studies graduates earn £21,900.

Medicine and dentistry £54,300

£40,500 £69,400

Architecture, building and planning £45,300

£27,700 £59,100

Engineering £38,500

£29,600 £48,200

Economics £36,100

£29,600 £61,300

Medical sciences £35,000

£25,200 £50,000

Physics and astronomy £34,300

£29,200 £44,900

Nursing and midwifery £33,200

£27,000 £39,800

Biosciences £31,000

£23,000 £38,100

Chemistry £31,000

£26,600 £34,700

Computing £31,000

£23,000 £41,600

+ 20 more subjects

How competitive is University of Central Lancashire?

In 2024, University of Central Lancashire received 39,100 applications and accepted 9,270 students, giving an acceptance rate of 23.7%.

39,100

Applications

9,270

Acceptances

23.7%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

What are the employment outcomes at University of Central Lancashire?

85% of University of Central Lancashire graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 30 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,900 to £54,300. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Medicine and dentistry	-	136 pts	86.7%	£54,300	30
Architecture, building and planning	88%	110 pts	91.1%	£45,300	55
Engineering	84%	104 pts	92.9%	£38,500	90
Economics	88%	115 pts	80%	£36,100	15
Medical sciences	80%	136 pts	83.3%	£35,000	20
Physics and astronomy	-	-	94.4%	£34,300	20
Nursing and midwifery	-	-	93.8%	£33,200	715
Biosciences	-	-	92.2%	£31,000	55
Chemistry	90%	95 pts	80.7%	£31,000	40
Computing	83%	110 pts	83.6%	£31,000	170
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy	-	-	82.9%	£30,700	115
Allied health	-	-	85.6%	£29,900	90
History and archaeology	83%	83 pts	82.9%	£28,500	40
Business and management	88%	114 pts	88.3%	£28,100	405
Mathematical sciences	-	-	94.1%	£27,700	20
Law	-	-	83.5%	£27,700	165
Languages and area studies	91%	121 pts	73.7%	£27,200	45
Politics	87%	110 pts	94.2%	£27,000	25
Health and social care	82%	128 pts	91.5%	£27,000	165
Media, journalism and communications	-	-	81.2%	£27,000	95
General, applied and forensic sciences	-	-	92.1%	£26,600	105
Education and teaching	96%	96 pts	76.6%	£26,300	40
Sport and exercise sciences	-	-	89.3%	£25,900	305
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	95.7%	£25,700	25
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	85.5%	£25,200	210
Psychology	90%	112 pts	82.8%	£24,800	155
English studies	-	-	77.6%	£24,300	90
Creative arts and design	83%	123 pts	85.2%	£23,700	355
Performing arts	-	-	84.2%	£23,000	270
Agriculture, food and related studies	-	-	80.8%	£21,900	55

* 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.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

1 Medicine and dentistry £54,300
2 Architecture, building and planning £45,300
3 Engineering £38,500
4 Economics £36,100
5 Medical sciences £35,000

Quick Facts

Location North West

Country England

Type University

UKPRN 10007141

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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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