University of Brighton
South East, England
How much do University of Brighton graduates earn by subject?
University of Brighton graduates earn a median salary of £33,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £54,400, while Health and social care graduates earn £25,600.
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How competitive is University of Brighton?
In 2024, University of Brighton received 53,435 applications and accepted 8,120 students, giving an acceptance rate of 15.2%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Brighton?
85% of University of Brighton graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £54,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and dentistry | 91.5% | £54,400 |
| Computing | 86.3% | £41,600 |
| Engineering | 82.3% | £38,700 |
| Mathematical sciences | 92.4% | £38,300 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 86.4% | £36,500 |
| Business and management | 87.5% | £36,100 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 78.3% | £35,400 |
| Allied health | 89.5% | £34,700 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 87.5% | £34,300 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 80.3% | £33,900 |
| Education and teaching | 89.3% | £33,200 |
| Chemistry | 92.6% | £31,800 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 86.2% | £31,000 |
| Law | 79.1% | £30,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 87.4% | £29,900 |
| English studies | 86.5% | £29,600 |
| History and archaeology | 82.1% | £28,800 |
| Biosciences | 78.3% | £28,500 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 81.2% | £28,100 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 88.7% | £28,100 |
| Psychology | 91.4% | £27,900 |
| Creative arts and design | 83.7% | £27,000 |
| Health and social care | 92.1% | £25,600 |
* 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.
Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →
Highest Earning Subjects
- 1 Medicine and dentistry £54,400
- 2 Computing £41,600
- 3 Engineering £38,700
- 4 Mathematical sciences £38,300
- 5 Architecture, building and planning £36,500
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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