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University of Central Lancashire

North West, England

23.7%
Acceptance Rate
39k
Applications (2024)
£26,500
Median Salary (5yr)
85%
Employment Rate
30
Subjects

How much do University of Central Lancashire graduates earn by subject?

University of Central Lancashire graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £54,300, while Agriculture, food and related studies graduates earn £21,900.

£40,500 £69,400
£27,700 £59,100
Engineering £38,500
£29,600 £48,200
Economics £36,100
£29,600 £61,300
£25,200 £50,000
£29,200 £44,900
£27,000 £39,800
Biosciences £31,000
£23,000 £38,100
Chemistry £31,000
£26,600 £34,700
Computing £31,000
£23,000 £41,600

+ 20 more subjects

Salary growth: how do earnings change over time?

Graduate salaries typically grow significantly in the first five years. Subjects like medicine and engineering tend to see steeper growth, while creative fields may start lower but offer non-linear career paths.

Subject 15 months 3 years 5 years
Medicine and dentistry £31,500 - £54,300
Architecture, building and planning £28,000 £29,500 £34,000
Engineering £31,000 £29,500 £35,500
Economics £34,000 £20,500 £25,500
Medical sciences £28,250 £28,500 £32,000
Biosciences - £20,500 £25,000
Chemistry £25,000 £22,500 £26,500
Computing £25,000 £24,500 £28,000
Allied health £24,000 £26,000 £28,000
Business and management £25,000 £21,500 £26,500
Mathematical sciences - £25,500 £28,500
Languages and area studies - £22,000 £25,000
Politics - £21,000 £25,000
Health and social care £28,500 £23,000 £28,000
Education and teaching £24,500 £18,000 £23,500
Psychology £25,000 £20,250 £24,250
Creative arts and design £24,000 £18,500 £22,500

15-month data from Graduate Outcomes survey. 3-year and 5-year data from LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes). Growth is calculated from 15 months to 5 years after graduation.

How competitive is University of Central Lancashire?

In 2024, University of Central Lancashire received 39,100 applications and accepted 9,270 students, giving an acceptance rate of 23.7%.

39,100
Applications
9,270
Acceptances
23.7%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

What are the employment outcomes at University of Central Lancashire?

85% of University of Central Lancashire graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 30 subjects with median salaries ranging from £21,900 to £54,300.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Medicine and dentistry 86.7% £54,300
Architecture, building and planning 91.1% £45,300
Engineering 92.9% £38,500
Economics 80% £36,100
Medical sciences 83.3% £35,000
Physics and astronomy 94.4% £34,300
Nursing and midwifery 93.8% £33,200
Biosciences 92.2% £31,000
Chemistry 80.7% £31,000
Computing 83.6% £31,000
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy 82.9% £30,700
Allied health 85.6% £29,900
History and archaeology 82.9% £28,500
Business and management 88.3% £28,100
Mathematical sciences 94.1% £27,700
Law 83.5% £27,700
Languages and area studies 73.7% £27,200
Politics 94.2% £27,000
Health and social care 91.5% £27,000
Media, journalism and communications 81.2% £27,000
General, applied and forensic sciences 92.1% £26,600
Education and teaching 76.6% £26,300
Sport and exercise sciences 89.3% £25,900
Geography, earth and environmental studies 95.7% £25,700
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 85.5% £25,200
Psychology 82.8% £24,800
English studies 77.6% £24,300
Creative arts and design 85.2% £23,700
Performing arts 84.2% £23,000
Agriculture, food and related studies 80.8% £21,900

* 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 →

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Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Medicine and dentistry £54,300
  • 2 Architecture, building and planning £45,300
  • 3 Engineering £38,500
  • 4 Economics £36,100
  • 5 Medical sciences £35,000

Quick Facts

Location North West
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10007141
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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 and Graduate Outcomes survey via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings at 15 months, 3 years, and 5 years after graduation. Continuation rates show the percentage of students who progress in their studies.

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