Goldsmiths' College
London, England
How much do Goldsmiths' College graduates earn by subject?
Goldsmiths' College graduates earn a median salary of £30,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £38,700, while Performing arts graduates earn £26,400.
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How competitive is Goldsmiths' College?
In 2024, Goldsmiths' College received 19,330 applications and accepted 3,275 students, giving an acceptance rate of 16.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Goldsmiths' College?
80% of Goldsmiths' College graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 12 subjects with median salaries ranging from £26,400 to £38,700. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 81.1% | £38,700 |
| Health and social care | 83.7% | £33,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 86.8% | £32,800 |
| Psychology | 86.8% | £31,000 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 76.5% | £30,300 |
| Politics | 79.8% | £29,900 |
| History and archaeology | 76.9% | £29,600 |
| Creative arts and design | 82.1% | £28,800 |
| Languages and area studies | 83.8% | £27,700 |
| English studies | 83.2% | £27,000 |
| Education and teaching | 82.5% | £26,600 |
| Performing arts | 86.1% | £26,400 |
* 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 Computing £38,700
- 2 Health and social care £33,600
- 3 Media, journalism and communications £32,800
- 4 Psychology £31,000
- 5 Sociology, social policy and anthropology £30,300
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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