Aberystwyth University
Total, Wales
How much do Aberystwyth University graduates earn by subject?
Aberystwyth University graduates earn a median salary of £27,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £41,600, while English studies graduates earn £22,300.
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How competitive is Aberystwyth University?
In 2024, Aberystwyth University received 21,130 applications and accepted 4,190 students, giving an acceptance rate of 19.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Aberystwyth University?
85% of Aberystwyth University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 21 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,300 to £41,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 85.6% | £41,600 |
| Economics | 83.9% | £38,000 |
| Physics and astronomy | 76.9% | £31,800 |
| Celtic studies | 84.3% | £30,700 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 92.7% | £30,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 85.2% | £30,300 |
| Politics | 72.2% | £29,600 |
| Business and management | 89.7% | £29,600 |
| Mathematical sciences | 85.4% | £28,800 |
| Biosciences | 79.7% | £27,700 |
| History and archaeology | 79.3% | £27,000 |
| Law | 89.4% | £26,600 |
| Education and teaching | 90.3% | £26,600 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 92.2% | £25,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 86.4% | £24,500 |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 85.5% | £24,500 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 80.4% | £24,500 |
| Performing arts | 86.7% | £24,300 |
| Psychology | 82.9% | £23,000 |
| Creative arts and design | 85.1% | £22,600 |
| English studies | 83.3% | £22,300 |
* 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.
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Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Computing £41,600
- 2 Economics £38,000
- 3 Physics and astronomy £31,800
- 4 Celtic studies £30,700
- 5 Geography, earth and environmental studies £30,700
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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