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University of Winchester

South East, England

21.5%
Acceptance Rate
19k
Applications (2024)
£26,500
Median Salary (5yr)
90%
Employment Rate
15
Subjects

How much do University of Winchester graduates earn by subject?

University of Winchester graduates earn a median salary of £26,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Business and management at £35,000, while Languages and area studies graduates earn £24,800.

£27,700 £49,300
£24,100 £33,900
£22,700 £33,300
£25,200 £33,600
Law £29,600
£25,600 £38,300
£24,800 £37,600
Politics £27,700
£21,500 £34,300
£20,400 £34,700
£22,300 £30,700

+ 5 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
Business and management £27,000 £26,500 £32,000
Education and teaching £25,000 £21,000 £25,500
Creative arts and design £23,000 £19,500 £23,500
Health and social care £28,000 - £28,800
Politics £24,000 £21,000 £28,500
Philosophy and religious studies £24,000 £20,500 £26,000
Psychology £24,000 £22,000 £28,500
Performing arts £27,000 - £25,200
Languages and area studies £25,000 £20,500 £25,000

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 University of Winchester?

In 2024, University of Winchester received 19,420 applications and accepted 4,170 students, giving an acceptance rate of 21.5%.

19,420
Applications
4,170
Acceptances
21.5%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

What are the employment outcomes at University of Winchester?

90% of University of Winchester graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 15 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,800 to £35,000.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Business and management 88.9% £35,000
Education and teaching 93.4% £31,000
Creative arts and design 88.9% £30,200
Sport and exercise sciences 89.7% £29,600
Law 82.9% £29,600
Health and social care 82.1% £28,800
Politics 76.6% £27,700
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 90.4% £27,000
English studies 85.8% £27,000
Philosophy and religious studies 90.1% £27,000
Media, journalism and communications 86.8% £26,600
History and archaeology 86.2% £25,900
Psychology 87.6% £25,200
Performing arts 94.3% £25,200
Languages and area studies 87.9% £24,800

* 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 Business and management £35,000
  • 2 Education and teaching £31,000
  • 3 Creative arts and design £30,200
  • 4 Sport and exercise sciences £29,600
  • 5 Law £29,600

Quick Facts

Location South East
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10003614
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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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