London South Bank University
London, England
How much do London South Bank University graduates earn by subject?
London South Bank University graduates earn a median salary of £30,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £48,500, while Sport and exercise sciences graduates earn £23,000.
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How competitive is London South Bank University?
In 2024, London South Bank University received 37,360 applications and accepted 7,775 students, giving an acceptance rate of 20.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at London South Bank University?
81% of London South Bank University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 20 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,000 to £48,500. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 83.2% | £48,500 |
| Engineering | 81.8% | £42,300 |
| Economics | 88.2% | £41,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 89.6% | £39,800 |
| Allied health | 84% | £39,800 |
| Medical sciences | 82.7% | £38,300 |
| Health and social care | 88.6% | £37,600 |
| Biosciences | 79.3% | £29,900 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 65.2% | £29,900 |
| Business and management | 78.2% | £29,900 |
| Computing | 69.2% | £29,400 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 69.9% | £29,200 |
| Law | 81.5% | £28,500 |
| Psychology | 85.1% | £27,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 79.5% | £27,700 |
| Education and teaching | 79.5% | £27,200 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 82.2% | £26,300 |
| English studies | 90.1% | £26,300 |
| Performing arts | 74% | £25,200 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 81.5% | £23,000 |
* 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 Architecture, building and planning £48,500
- 2 Engineering £42,300
- 3 Economics £41,100
- 4 Nursing and midwifery £39,800
- 5 Allied health £39,800
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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