Oxford Brookes University
South East, England
How much do Oxford Brookes University graduates earn by subject?
Oxford Brookes University graduates earn a median salary of £32,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Mathematical sciences at £48,500, while Agriculture, food and related studies graduates earn £24,600.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | £28,000 | £31,500 | £45,000 |
| Economics | £30,000 | £29,000 | £34,500 |
| Engineering | £31,750 | £34,750 | £38,750 |
| Business and management | £28,000 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
| Health and social care | £28,000 | £28,500 | £31,500 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £28,000 | £41,000 | £56,500 |
| Politics | £27,000 | £23,500 | £34,000 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | £24,000 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| Allied health | £25,000 | £27,500 | £30,500 |
| Psychology | £25,000 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
| Biosciences | £25,000 | £24,000 | £30,000 |
| Performing arts | £26,000 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| Languages and area studies | £30,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| Education and teaching | £27,000 | £24,500 | £31,000 |
| Creative arts and design | - | £23,000 | £27,000 |
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 Oxford Brookes University?
In 2024, Oxford Brookes University received 36,165 applications and accepted 19,700 students, giving an acceptance rate of 54.5%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £15,500 to £17,000 per year in tuition at Oxford Brookes University.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at Oxford Brookes University?
85% of Oxford Brookes University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 25 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,600 to £48,500. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical sciences | 94.8% | £48,500 |
| Computing | 91.2% | £47,100 |
| Economics | 80.7% | £46,400 |
| Engineering | 90.4% | £44,900 |
| Business and management | 88.7% | £40,900 |
| Health and social care | 84.6% | £38,700 |
| Law | 86.1% | £35,000 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 81.4% | £34,400 |
| Politics | 86.3% | £33,900 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 75.9% | £33,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 94% | £33,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.2% | £33,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 89.6% | £32,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 94.1% | £32,100 |
| English studies | 85.7% | £31,800 |
| Allied health | 83% | £31,500 |
| Psychology | 87.4% | £31,400 |
| History and archaeology | 89.4% | £31,000 |
| Biosciences | 81.9% | £30,800 |
| Performing arts | 84.2% | £30,100 |
| Languages and area studies | 64.3% | £29,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 92.9% | £29,500 |
| Education and teaching | 91.7% | £29,200 |
| Creative arts and design | 83.7% | £24,800 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 81.6% | £24,600 |
* 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 Mathematical sciences £48,500
- 2 Computing £47,100
- 3 Economics £46,400
- 4 Engineering £44,900
- 5 Business and management £40,900
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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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