Coventry University
West Midlands, England
How much do Coventry University graduates earn by subject?
Coventry University graduates earn a median salary of £31,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Architecture, building and planning at £41,600, while Performing arts graduates earn £24,500.
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How competitive is Coventry University?
In 2024, Coventry University received 48,670 applications and accepted 9,140 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.8%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
How much does it cost for international students?
International undergraduate students pay £16,600 to £19,800 per year in tuition at Coventry University.
* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →
What are the employment outcomes at Coventry University?
85% of Coventry University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 26 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,500 to £41,600. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 82% | £41,600 |
| Engineering | 86.9% | £40,900 |
| Computing | 88.4% | £38,000 |
| Economics | 92% | £37,600 |
| Politics | 66.2% | £34,100 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 93.4% | £33,900 |
| Mathematical sciences | 83.8% | £33,200 |
| Medical sciences | 89% | £32,800 |
| Materials and technology | 83% | £32,800 |
| Business and management | 84% | £32,500 |
| Allied health | 91.4% | £32,100 |
| Languages and area studies | 87.1% | £32,100 |
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 89.2% | £31,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 87.2% | £29,600 |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 84.8% | £29,600 |
| English studies | 88% | £29,200 |
| Biosciences | 74.7% | £28,800 |
| Psychology | 89% | £27,700 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 89.9% | £27,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 87% | £27,400 |
| History and archaeology | 75.4% | £27,200 |
| Creative arts and design | 88.2% | £26,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 83.3% | £26,300 |
| Law | 85.2% | £25,900 |
| Health and social care | 85.6% | £25,200 |
| Performing arts | 80% | £24,500 |
* 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 Architecture, building and planning £41,600
- 2 Engineering £40,900
- 3 Computing £38,000
- 4 Economics £37,600
- 5 Politics £34,100
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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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