The University of Birmingham
West Midlands, England
How much do University of Birmingham graduates earn by subject?
University of Birmingham graduates earn a median salary of £34,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £66,800, while Performing arts graduates earn £29,200.
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How competitive is University of Birmingham?
In 2024, University of Birmingham received 115,245 applications and accepted 17,165 students, giving an acceptance rate of 14.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £23,400 to £51,000 per year in tuition at University of Birmingham. Living costs are estimated at £10,000–£13,000 per year.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at University of Birmingham?
89% of University of Birmingham graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 26 subjects with median salaries ranging from £29,200 to £66,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computing | 81.9% | £66,800 |
| Medicine and dentistry | 92.9% | £52,900 |
| Economics | 86.7% | £52,600 |
| Business and management | 88.9% | £48,500 |
| Physics and astronomy | 74.5% | £46,000 |
| Mathematical sciences | 92.9% | £45,300 |
| Engineering | 90.4% | £45,300 |
| Law | 88.7% | £39,400 |
| Materials and technology | 89% | £39,100 |
| Health and social care | 92.5% | £38,300 |
| Politics | 84.8% | £38,000 |
| Allied health | 87.1% | £37,400 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 89.5% | £36,500 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 91.8% | £36,500 |
| Biosciences | 87.1% | £35,000 |
| Chemistry | 94% | £34,700 |
| Languages and area studies | 80.4% | £33,900 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 91.7% | £33,600 |
| History and archaeology | 87.9% | £33,600 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 92.3% | £33,200 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 88.7% | £32,800 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 89.4% | £32,500 |
| English studies | 90.7% | £31,000 |
| Education and teaching | 85.3% | £30,100 |
| Psychology | 88.2% | £29,900 |
| Performing arts | 90.2% | £29,200 |
* 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 Computing £66,800
- 2 Medicine and dentistry £52,900
- 3 Economics £52,600
- 4 Business and management £48,500
- 5 Physics and astronomy £46,000
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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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