University of South Wales
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How much do University of South Wales graduates earn by subject?
University of South Wales graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £50,000, while English studies graduates earn £21,200.
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How competitive is University of South Wales?
In 2024, University of South Wales received 18,865 applications and accepted 4,540 students, giving an acceptance rate of 24.1%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of South Wales?
85% of University of South Wales graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 24 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,200 to £50,000. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 96.6% | £50,000 |
| Engineering | 91.8% | £41,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 92.9% | £36,100 |
| Mathematical sciences | 93.8% | £34,300 |
| Materials and technology | 100% | £33,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 88.6% | £33,200 |
| Computing | 85.5% | £33,000 |
| Chemistry | 92.1% | £30,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 86.5% | £29,900 |
| Allied health | 75.9% | £28,800 |
| Business and management | 85.1% | £28,500 |
| Biosciences | 92.6% | £26,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86.4% | £26,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 90.4% | £25,700 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 100% | £25,600 |
| Education and teaching | 89.2% | £25,200 |
| Health and social care | 89.8% | £25,000 |
| Psychology | 89.6% | £24,800 |
| Creative arts and design | 83.9% | £24,500 |
| Law | 88.9% | £24,100 |
| History and archaeology | 84.1% | £24,100 |
| Performing arts | 89.1% | £24,000 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 88.7% | £23,900 |
| English studies | 79.7% | £21,200 |
* 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 £50,000
- 2 Engineering £41,100
- 3 Nursing and midwifery £36,100
- 4 Mathematical sciences £34,300
- 5 Materials and technology £33,600
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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