Swansea University
Total, Wales
How much do Swansea University graduates earn by subject?
Swansea University graduates earn a median salary of £31,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £54,000, while Media, journalism and communications graduates earn £25,200.
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How competitive is Swansea University?
In 2024, Swansea University received 35,190 applications and accepted 9,155 students, giving an acceptance rate of 26.0%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Swansea University?
90% of Swansea University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,200 to £54,000. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 93.2% | £54,000 |
| Computing | 84.4% | £44,200 |
| Economics | 86.6% | £43,400 |
| Engineering | 89.4% | £38,700 |
| Materials and technology | 86% | £38,300 |
| Medical sciences | 97.1% | £38,000 |
| Physics and astronomy | 86% | £35,400 |
| Business and management | 90.4% | £33,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.5% | £33,200 |
| Mathematical sciences | 84.6% | £32,500 |
| Allied health | 90.5% | £31,800 |
| Politics | 87.9% | £31,800 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 91.7% | £31,400 |
| Languages and area studies | 86.8% | £30,300 |
| Health and social care | 88.2% | £29,900 |
| Law | 90% | £29,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 89.6% | £29,700 |
| Biosciences | 86.4% | £28,800 |
| Psychology | 84.6% | £27,400 |
| History and archaeology | 90.2% | £27,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 89.4% | £25,900 |
| English studies | 88.8% | £25,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 86.2% | £25,200 |
* 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 Medicine and dentistry £54,000
- 2 Computing £44,200
- 3 Economics £43,400
- 4 Engineering £38,700
- 5 Materials and technology £38,300
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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