The University of Dundee
Total, Scotland
How much do University of Dundee graduates earn by subject?
University of Dundee graduates earn a median salary of £30,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £59,100, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £23,700.
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How competitive is University of Dundee?
In 2024, University of Dundee received 33,255 applications and accepted 5,020 students, giving an acceptance rate of 15.1%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Dundee?
90% of University of Dundee graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 20 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,700 to £59,100. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 91.8% | £59,100 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 90.3% | £43,400 |
| Computing | 78% | £41,200 |
| Law | 94.7% | £40,200 |
| Engineering | 97.3% | £38,700 |
| Allied health | 92% | £38,100 |
| Economics | 81.6% | £37,600 |
| Health and social care | 96% | £37,600 |
| Education and teaching | 90.2% | £36,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.5% | £35,400 |
| Mathematical sciences | 92.3% | £35,400 |
| History and archaeology | 80.1% | £33,400 |
| Biosciences | 85% | £33,200 |
| Business and management | 89.6% | £33,200 |
| Politics | 83.1% | £32,100 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 86.2% | £29,900 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 89.7% | £29,600 |
| Psychology | 81.7% | £27,000 |
| English studies | 77% | £26,600 |
| Creative arts and design | 77.4% | £23,700 |
* 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 £59,100
- 2 General, applied and forensic sciences £43,400
- 3 Computing £41,200
- 4 Law £40,200
- 5 Engineering £38,700
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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