Nottingham Trent University

East Midlands, England

23.8%

Acceptance Rate

87k

Applications (2024)

£30,000

Median Salary (5yr)

88%

Employment Rate

Subjects

How much do Nottingham Trent University graduates earn by subject?

Nottingham Trent University graduates earn a median salary of £30,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Economics at £43,800, while Veterinary sciences graduates earn £23,700.

Economics £43,800

£32,700 £55,500

Engineering £43,600

£36,900 £54,700

Architecture, building and planning £42,000

£34,300 £56,700

Business and management £40,200

£29,900 £53,300

Mathematical sciences £37,200

£29,900 £48,200

Computing £34,700

£27,700 £48,900

Physics and astronomy £34,300

£28,800 £40,500

Politics £33,600

£27,400 £41,500

Biosciences £31,900

£26,300 £38,300

Geography, earth and environmental studies £31,400

£25,900 £36,100

+ 17 more subjects

How competitive is Nottingham Trent University?

In 2024, Nottingham Trent University received 86,545 applications and accepted 20,590 students, giving an acceptance rate of 23.8%.

86,545

Applications

20,590

Acceptances

23.8%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £17,400 to £19,000 per year in tuition at Nottingham Trent University.

Standard

3-year degree

Per Year

£17,400

tuition only

Total (3 years)

All costs £52,200

Lab-based

3-year degree

Per Year

£19,000

tuition only

Total (3 years)

All costs £57,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at Nottingham Trent University?

88% of Nottingham Trent University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 27 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,700 to £43,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Economics	89%	109 pts	92%	£43,800	110
Engineering	84%	98 pts	92.2%	£43,600	55
Architecture, building and planning	89%	119 pts	93%	£42,000	220
Business and management	86%	112 pts	89.7%	£40,200	780
Mathematical sciences	88%	99 pts	89.2%	£37,200	65
Computing	84%	107 pts	85.6%	£34,700	160
Physics and astronomy	92%	125 pts	90.1%	£34,300	60
Politics	87%	112 pts	80.7%	£33,600	120
Biosciences	88%	119 pts	84.9%	£31,900	190
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	88.7%	£31,400	50
Chemistry	94%	99 pts	84.6%	£31,000	90
Law	-	-	90.3%	£30,700	370
Languages and area studies	92%	125 pts	82.3%	£29,600	70
Education and teaching	89%	108 pts	92.8%	£29,200	440
Media, journalism and communications	-	-	85.4%	£29,200	280
Creative arts and design	90%	129 pts	89.6%	£29,200	910
Sport and exercise sciences	-	-	88.6%	£28,500	185
Philosophy and religious studies	88%	114 pts	85.7%	£28,500	20
Psychology	97%	115 pts	88.6%	£28,100	335
General, applied and forensic sciences	-	-	83.5%	£28,100	65
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	90.4%	£28,100	270
English studies	-	-	87.3%	£28,100	140
History and archaeology	-	-	89.4%	£28,100	165
Performing arts	86%	106 pts	90.4%	£27,400	75
Health and social care	95%	124 pts	88%	£25,600	145
Agriculture, food and related studies	-	-	88.8%	£24,300	190
Veterinary sciences	84%	115 pts	90.9%	£23,700	35

* 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 Economics £43,800
2 Engineering £43,600
3 Architecture, building and planning £42,000
4 Business and management £40,200
5 Mathematical sciences £37,200

Quick Facts

Location East Midlands

Country England

Type University

UKPRN 10004797

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International Student Fees

Fee Range £17,400 – £19,000

per year

Fee by Subject

Standard £17,400/3yr

Lab-based £19,000/3yr

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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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