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Oxford Brookes University

South East, England

54.5%
Acceptance Rate
36k
Applications (2024)
£32,500
Median Salary (5yr)
85%
Employment Rate
25
Subjects

How much do Oxford Brookes University graduates earn by subject?

Oxford Brookes University graduates earn a median salary of £32,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Mathematical sciences at £48,500, while Agriculture, food and related studies graduates earn £24,600.

£28,800 £54,800
Computing £47,100
£33,600 £59,900
Economics £46,400
£35,800 £66,400
Engineering £44,900
£37,200 £51,800
£29,900 £55,100
£32,500 £44,900
Law £35,000
£27,000 £42,700
£27,400 £45,600
Politics £33,900
£26,600 £47,800

+ 15 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
Computing £28,000 £31,500 £45,000
Economics £30,000 £29,000 £34,500
Engineering £31,750 £34,750 £38,750
Business and management £28,000 £29,000 £36,500
Health and social care £28,000 £28,500 £31,500
Architecture, building and planning £28,000 £41,000 £56,500
Politics £27,000 £23,500 £34,000
Philosophy and religious studies £24,000 £25,000 £32,000
Allied health £25,000 £27,500 £30,500
Psychology £25,000 £24,500 £30,500
Biosciences £25,000 £24,000 £30,000
Performing arts £26,000 £25,000 £32,000
Languages and area studies £30,000 £26,000 £31,000
Education and teaching £27,000 £24,500 £31,000
Creative arts and design - £23,000 £27,000

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 Oxford Brookes University?

In 2024, Oxford Brookes University received 36,165 applications and accepted 19,700 students, giving an acceptance rate of 54.5%.

36,165
Applications
19,700
Acceptances
54.5%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £15,500 to £17,000 per year in tuition at Oxford Brookes University.

Standard
3-year degree
Per Year
£15,500
tuition only
Total (3 years)
All costs £46,500
Lab-based
3-year degree
Per Year
£17,000
tuition only
Total (3 years)
All costs £51,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at Oxford Brookes University?

85% of Oxford Brookes University graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 25 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,600 to £48,500.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Mathematical sciences 94.8% £48,500
Computing 91.2% £47,100
Economics 80.7% £46,400
Engineering 90.4% £44,900
Business and management 88.7% £40,900
Health and social care 84.6% £38,700
Law 86.1% £35,000
Architecture, building and planning 81.4% £34,400
Politics 86.3% £33,900
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 75.9% £33,600
Geography, earth and environmental studies 94% £33,600
Nursing and midwifery 93.2% £33,200
Media, journalism and communications 89.6% £32,500
Philosophy and religious studies 94.1% £32,100
English studies 85.7% £31,800
Allied health 83% £31,500
Psychology 87.4% £31,400
History and archaeology 89.4% £31,000
Biosciences 81.9% £30,800
Performing arts 84.2% £30,100
Languages and area studies 64.3% £29,900
Sport and exercise sciences 92.9% £29,500
Education and teaching 91.7% £29,200
Creative arts and design 83.7% £24,800
Agriculture, food and related studies 81.6% £24,600

* 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 →

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Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Mathematical sciences £48,500
  • 2 Computing £47,100
  • 3 Economics £46,400
  • 4 Engineering £44,900
  • 5 Business and management £40,900

Quick Facts

Location South East
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10004930
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International Student Fees

Fee Range £15,500 – £17,000
per year
Fee by Subject
Standard £15,500/3yr
Lab-based £17,000/3yr
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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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