The University of Huddersfield
Yorkshire and The Humber, England
How much do University of Huddersfield graduates earn by subject?
University of Huddersfield graduates earn a median salary of £27,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy at £39,800, while Sociology, social policy and anthropology graduates earn £24,500.
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How competitive is University of Huddersfield?
In 2024, University of Huddersfield received 31,875 applications and accepted 6,415 students, giving an acceptance rate of 20.1%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of Huddersfield?
85% of University of Huddersfield graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 23 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,500 to £39,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy | 88.1% | £39,800 |
| Medical sciences | 88.1% | £39,800 |
| Computing | 85% | £36,500 |
| Engineering | 88.5% | £35,400 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 95% | £33,600 |
| Allied health | 94.3% | £30,300 |
| Materials and technology | 86% | £29,600 |
| Chemistry | 86.1% | £29,200 |
| Biosciences | 86.3% | £29,000 |
| Business and management | 87.5% | £28,800 |
| Law | 86.5% | £28,100 |
| History and archaeology | 98.1% | £26,600 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 86.9% | £26,300 |
| Health and social care | 89.7% | £25,900 |
| Combined and general studies | 77.4% | £25,900 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 89.7% | £25,700 |
| Creative arts and design | 86.8% | £25,600 |
| Performing arts | 84.1% | £25,600 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 88.9% | £25,200 |
| Education and teaching | 88.6% | £25,200 |
| Psychology | 87.2% | £24,800 |
| English studies | 85.5% | £24,800 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 85.3% | £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 Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £39,800
- 2 Medical sciences £39,800
- 3 Computing £36,500
- 4 Engineering £35,400
- 5 Nursing and midwifery £33,600
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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