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Nottingham Trent University

East Midlands, England

23.8%
Acceptance Rate
87k
Applications (2024)
£30,000
Median Salary (5yr)
88%
Employment Rate
27
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
£34,300 £56,700
£29,900 £53,300
£29,900 £48,200
Computing £34,700
£27,700 £48,900
£28,800 £40,500
Politics £33,600
£27,400 £41,500
Biosciences £31,900
£26,300 £38,300

+ 17 more subjects

Salary growth: how do earnings change over time?

Graduate salaries typically grow significantly in the first five years. Subjects like medicine and engineering tend to see steeper growth, while creative fields may start lower but offer non-linear career paths.

Subject 15 months 3 years 5 years
Economics £28,000 £24,000 £27,500
Engineering £30,500 £30,500 £39,500
Architecture, building and planning £30,000 £36,000 £49,500
Business and management £28,000 £28,500 £38,000
Mathematical sciences £25,500 £26,500 £35,500
Computing £29,000 £26,500 £34,500
Physics and astronomy £23,000 £18,500 £23,500
Politics - £22,500 £29,000
Biosciences £26,000 £22,500 £27,500
Chemistry £29,000 £24,500 £30,000
Languages and area studies £30,000 £27,000 £32,500
Education and teaching £24,000 £21,500 £27,500
Creative arts and design £25,000 £24,000 £30,000
Philosophy and religious studies £26,500 £21,000 £26,500
Psychology £24,000 £21,500 £26,500
Performing arts £25,000 £23,500 £29,500
Health and social care £28,000 - £25,600
Agriculture, food and related studies - £14,000 £24,300
Veterinary sciences £25,000 £22,500 £28,000

15-month data from Graduate Outcomes survey. 3-year and 5-year data from LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes). Growth is calculated from 15 months to 5 years after graduation.

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.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Economics 92% £43,800
Engineering 92.2% £43,600
Architecture, building and planning 93% £42,000
Business and management 89.7% £40,200
Mathematical sciences 89.2% £37,200
Computing 85.6% £34,700
Physics and astronomy 90.1% £34,300
Politics 80.7% £33,600
Biosciences 84.9% £31,900
Geography, earth and environmental studies 88.7% £31,400
Chemistry 84.6% £31,000
Law 90.3% £30,700
Languages and area studies 82.3% £29,600
Education and teaching 92.8% £29,200
Media, journalism and communications 85.4% £29,200
Creative arts and design 89.6% £29,200
Sport and exercise sciences 88.6% £28,500
Philosophy and religious studies 85.7% £28,500
Psychology 88.6% £28,100
General, applied and forensic sciences 83.5% £28,100
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 90.4% £28,100
English studies 87.3% £28,100
History and archaeology 89.4% £28,100
Performing arts 90.4% £27,400
Health and social care 88% £25,600
Agriculture, food and related studies 88.8% £24,300
Veterinary sciences 90.9% £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 →

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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 and Graduate Outcomes survey via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings at 15 months, 3 years, and 5 years after graduation. Continuation rates show the percentage of students who progress in their studies.

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