The University of Stirling
Total, Scotland
How much do University of Stirling graduates earn by subject?
University of Stirling graduates earn a median salary of £29,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £39,400, while Media, journalism and communications graduates earn £24,100.
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How competitive is University of Stirling?
In 2024, University of Stirling received 30,695 applications and accepted 5,225 students, giving an acceptance rate of 17.0%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Stirling?
86% of University of Stirling graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 18 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,100 to £39,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 77.8% | £39,400 |
| Health and social care | 100% | £38,700 |
| Education and teaching | 92.4% | £37,600 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 91.6% | £36,000 |
| Law | 97.2% | £34,700 |
| Business and management | 92.1% | £33,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | 97.8% | £33,200 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 88.3% | £30,300 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 89.6% | £29,600 |
| Languages and area studies | 87% | £28,800 |
| Biosciences | 82.9% | £28,100 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 92% | £28,100 |
| Politics | 84.6% | £28,100 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 79.2% | £28,100 |
| History and archaeology | 83.9% | £27,700 |
| English studies | 76.8% | £26,600 |
| Psychology | 86.5% | £26,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 83.3% | £24,100 |
* 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 Computing £39,400
- 2 Health and social care £38,700
- 3 Education and teaching £37,600
- 4 Nursing and midwifery £36,000
- 5 Law £34,700
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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