british universities

the percentage of graduates from each subject that go on to professional employment*, non-professional employment**, further study and unemployment.
the average starting salaries for graduates of each subject, including figures for both professional and non-professional employment.
a comparison of the starting salaries for graduates of each subject between 2010 and 2015.
an examination of the professional premium† for graduates of each subject, including a comparison between 2010 and 2015.
a quickfire summary of the subjects with the highest and lowest professional premiums, as well as those that have seen the greatest increases and decreases in professional premium.
how the salaries for graduates of each subject differ according to gender.
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*professional employment refers to a job or occupation which normally requires a degree. **non-professional employment refers to a job or occupation which doesn't normally require a degree. †professional premium refers to the average difference in salary between those starting professional employment, and those starting non-professional employment.

english-speaking

english-speaking alternatives

you may dream of doing your first degree in the usa, european or a commonwealth country and every year such dreams become a reality for some students.

• uk universities have a worldwide reputation.
• over 10,000 uk undergraduates are enrolled at us universities.
• after graduation many students go overseas for further study or employment.
•  an increasing number of uk students are studying at universities in the eu countries, although this is still low despite media reports suggesting an exodus to avoid perceived higher costs in the uk.
• the most common destinations are other english-speaking countries, including australia, canada, ireland and the usa. plenty of advice and information is available.
•  there is a regular 'college day' in london organised by the fulbright commission, when around 100 us universities extol the virtues of an american university education.
•  there are also university ranking tables, similar to those found here, for each of the major english-speaking countries.
•  the vast majority of uk universities offer study abroad opportunities at partner universities overseas or with companies and organisations offering placement years/internships– ask about them on open days and when you enrol.

•  year abroad opportunities are not just for students studying languages. many students undertake work and/or study exchanges or internships overseas.
•  some uniersities offer "langauges for all" style programmes where you can learn/continue a foreign language in addition to your degree with a view to spending a year overseas in third year.
•  find out about studying and living abroad in our country profiles.
•  get information on overseas universities.

full study

alternatives full study
whether it’s time, money, or one of the dozens of other potential obstacles, full-time study isn’t always the best option for those looking to earn a degree. if you’re facing this problem, then worry not; there are plenty of other ways of studying at degree and other levels.
financial arrangements for part-time courses are different to those for full-time study and you should contact the relevant funding body for your area to establish what financial help may be
available (student finance scotland. is one of the best-known provider of part-time and distance learning, but most of the uk's universities also offer alternatives to full-time study.
ucas do not offer a central admissions service for part-time courses, so applications for part-time courses must be made directly to the relevant institution.
you should also contact the university or college direct to find out about vacancies, entry requirements and to discuss fees and funding.
alternatives to full-time study aren’t restricted to school-leavers; they’re open to older people returning to education, those who were unsuccessful in obtaining a full-time university place, or those who simply decided to take a break and not attend university straight away.
read through our guide to the alternatives to full-time study, or jump to the option you’re looking for:

studying part-time

a large number of the full-time degree courses offered by universities and colleges can also be undertaken on a part-time basis, allowing you to fit your study around other commitments.
financial arrangements for part-time courses are different to those for full-time study and you should contact the relevant funding body for your area to establish what financial help may be available (student finance scotland. is one of the best-known provider of part-time and distance learning, but most of the uk's universities also offer alternatives to full-time study.
ucas do not offer a central admissions service for part-time courses, so applications for part-time courses must be made directly to the relevant institution.
you should also contact the university or college direct to find out about vacancies, entry requirements and to discuss fees and funding.
degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.

although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:

degree apprenticeships

degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.

although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:
a number of high-profile, high-ranking institutions offer degree apprenticeships. to apply for one, visit employer websites or search and apply through the.

distance learning

distance learning study, by its very nature, is usually also part-time study. for more information on distance learning,
degree apprenticeships are a relatively new initiative. the aim of a degree apprenticeship is, as the name suggests, to combine the academic aspects of a university degree with the practical experience and application of an apprenticeship.
although they are primarily targeted at school leavers aged 18-19, degree apprenticeships are also suitable for 16 to 18-year-olds and mature students, including those who have already completed a lower-level apprenticeship and wish to enhance their career prospects through further study.
as with other apprenticeships, the training costs and student fees will be covered by the government and your employer. degree apprentices are not eligible for student loans, and you must therefore cover your own living costs. however, with the opportunity to earn up to £500 per week as part of the scheme, you will be receiving financial support of some form.
the majority of degree apprenticeships focus on stem subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), however there are others available. the full list available is as follows:

degree courses

foundation degree courses
although similar in name, foundation degrees are not the same as the foundation year that can be taken at the beginning of an undergraduate degree.
foundation years are taken at the beginning of some undergraduate degree courses to provide an appropriate academic background for degree-level entry, whereas foundation degrees are university-level qualifications designed to equip students for a particular area of work. this is often done with the support of employers from that sector, combining academic study with work-place learning.foundation degrees can be studied full-time or part-time over two years, or longer.

upon graduation some students choose employment or progress to further professional qualifications, while others take the opportunity to undertake further study (usually around a year) to progress to a full honours degree.
full-time foundation degrees taken at a university or college in the ucas scheme have to be applied for via ucas; for institutions not in the ucas scheme or for part-time study, you should apply direct to the college offering the course.