Bournemouth University
South West, England
How much do Bournemouth University graduates earn by subject?
Bournemouth University graduates earn a median salary of £33,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Engineering at £44,300, while History and archaeology graduates earn £22,600.
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How competitive is Bournemouth University?
In 2024, Bournemouth University received 40,740 applications and accepted 7,935 students, giving an acceptance rate of 19.5%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at Bournemouth University?
90% of Bournemouth University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 18 subjects with median salaries ranging from £22,600 to £44,300. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 92.8% | £44,300 |
| Computing | 91.6% | £41,200 |
| Business and management | 89% | £38,000 |
| Health and social care | 94.2% | £36,900 |
| Creative arts and design | 88.3% | £36,100 |
| Law | 93.2% | £34,300 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 88.5% | £34,100 |
| Allied health | 85.8% | £33,200 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 90.7% | £32,800 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 91.6% | £32,800 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 91.1% | £31,400 |
| Psychology | 92.8% | £30,300 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 91.1% | £30,300 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.9% | £29,900 |
| Biosciences | 89.3% | £28,100 |
| English studies | 91.3% | £28,100 |
| Materials and technology | 85.7% | £27,700 |
| History and archaeology | 78.1% | £22,600 |
* 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 Engineering £44,300
- 2 Computing £41,200
- 3 Business and management £38,000
- 4 Health and social care £36,900
- 5 Creative arts and design £36,100
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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