University of Sussex
South East, England
How much do University of Sussex graduates earn by subject?
University of Sussex graduates earn a median salary of £34,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £52,900, while Performing arts graduates earn £24,800.
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How competitive is University of Sussex?
In 2024, University of Sussex received 37,370 applications and accepted 6,985 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.7%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £22,575 to £26,250 per year in tuition at University of Sussex.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Sussex?
85% of University of Sussex graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 22 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,800 to £52,900. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 92.7% | £52,900 |
| Computing | 94% | £46,700 |
| Economics | 85.5% | £45,600 |
| Physics and astronomy | 82.1% | £45,300 |
| Mathematical sciences | 89% | £42,700 |
| Business and management | 83.5% | £42,000 |
| Engineering | 88.9% | £40,800 |
| Chemistry | 96% | £37,600 |
| Languages and area studies | 78.7% | £36,500 |
| Medical sciences | 78.7% | £36,100 |
| Law | 87.8% | £34,700 |
| Politics | 84.3% | £33,200 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 78.1% | £33,200 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 90% | £33,200 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 83.9% | £31,800 |
| Biosciences | 83.5% | £31,000 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86% | £31,000 |
| English studies | 88.2% | £31,000 |
| Psychology | 87.2% | £30,700 |
| Health and social care | 98.4% | £30,700 |
| History and archaeology | 82.7% | £30,300 |
| Performing arts | 83.6% | £24,800 |
* 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 Medicine and dentistry £52,900
- 2 Computing £46,700
- 3 Economics £45,600
- 4 Physics and astronomy £45,300
- 5 Mathematical sciences £42,700
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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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