The University of The West of Scotland
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How much do University of The West of Scotland graduates earn by subject?
University of The West of Scotland graduates earn a median salary of £28,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Education and teaching at £39,800, while Creative arts and design graduates earn £23,000.
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How competitive is University of The West of Scotland?
In 2024, University of The West of Scotland received 26,940 applications and accepted 7,255 students, giving an acceptance rate of 26.9%.
Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data
What are the employment outcomes at University of The West of Scotland?
85% of University of The West of Scotland graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 19 subjects with median salaries ranging from £23,000 to £39,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)
| Subject | Employment | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education and teaching | 95.5% | £39,800 |
| Nursing and midwifery | 95.6% | £36,100 |
| Engineering | 85.5% | £34,700 |
| Health and social care | 89.1% | £31,400 |
| Allied health | 84.8% | £30,300 |
| Physics and astronomy | 77.3% | £29,400 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 86.5% | £28,300 |
| Computing | 83% | £27,700 |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 94.1% | £27,600 |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 84.2% | £27,400 |
| Law | 89% | £27,400 |
| Chemistry | 84.1% | £27,000 |
| Biosciences | 83.4% | £26,600 |
| Business and management | 87.4% | £26,600 |
| Politics | 88% | £26,300 |
| Media, journalism and communications | 78.7% | £25,200 |
| Psychology | 82.9% | £24,500 |
| Performing arts | 83.6% | £23,400 |
| Creative arts and design | 86.6% | £23,000 |
* 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 Education and teaching £39,800
- 2 Nursing and midwifery £36,100
- 3 Engineering £34,700
- 4 Health and social care £31,400
- 5 Allied health £30,300
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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