Subject Guide

General Studies

Compare General Studies degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£21,500
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses3,396
Data SourceOffice for Students
University of Glasgow logo

MATheology & Religious Studies/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear Abroad
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Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
CM RatingB
Grwp Llandrillo Menai logo

BAFine Art

Grwp Llandrillo Menai
Part-timeSandwich
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BAArt History

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College📚 Further Education College
Full-time3 Years
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Satisfied98%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£18k
CM RatingB
Coleg Sir Gar logo

BAArt & Design

Coleg Sir Gar
Full-time6 Years
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Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£17k
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Dbs Music Holdings Limited logo

BADrawing

Dbs Music Holdings🎭 Arts Conservatoire
Full-time3 YearsYear Abroad
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Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£17k
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University of Aberdeen logo

BMusBachelor of Music

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear Abroad
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
CM RatingC
University of Salford, the logo

BAMusic: Creative Music Technology

University of Salford, the
Full-time3 YearsYear Abroad
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Satisfied88%
Drop-out13%
Salary£24k
CM RatingC
Loughborough University logo

BATextile Design

Loughborough University
Full-time3 Years
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Satisfied75%
Drop-out3%
Salary£25k
CM RatingC
Yeovil College logo

FDADigital Design and Media - 3D Design Visualisation

Yeovil College📚 Further Education College
Full-time2 Years
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Satisfied72%
Drop-out15%
Salary
CM RatingC
University of the Highlands and Islands logo

BAGaelic and Traditional Music

University of the Highlands and Islands
Full-time4 Years
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Satisfied86%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£18k
CM RatingC

BACreative Writing and Drama Joint

William College📚 Further Education College
Full-time3 Years
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Satisfied84%
Drop-out16%
Salary£24k
CM RatingC
University of Lincoln logo

BADrama and English

University of Lincoln
Full-time3 YearsSandwich
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Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
CM RatingB
New College Durham logo

FDAVisual Arts

New College Durham📚 Further Education College
Full-time2 Years
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Satisfied82%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£17k
CM RatingC

BACarving: Woodcarving & Gilding

City and Guilds of London Art School
Full-time3 Years
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Satisfied76%
Drop-out5%
Salary
CM RatingC
Nottingham Trent University logo

BAMotion Graphics

Nottingham Trent University
Full-time3 Years
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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Coleg Sir Gar logo

BAConcept Art & Illustration

Coleg Sir Gar
Full-time3 Years
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Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
CM RatingC
Lccm Au Uk Limited logo

BADigital Art with Integrated Foundation Year

Lccm Au Uk
Full-time4 YearsYear Abroad
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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Leeds Conservatoire logo

BAClassical Music with Foundation Year

Leeds Conservatoire🎭 Arts Conservatoire
Full-time4 Years
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Satisfied69%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
CM RatingD
York St John University logo

BAFilm and Television Production

York St John University
Full-time3 YearsSandwichYear Abroad
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Satisfied71%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£19k
CM RatingC

BAFine Art

Qahe (Lm)
Part-timeFoundation
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Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£19k
CM RatingC
University of Glasgow logo

MAComparative Literature/Music

University of Glasgow
Full-time4 YearsYear Abroad
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Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BASound Design (with a foundation year)

Ashton Sixth Form College📚 Further Education College
Full-time4 Years
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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Spirit Ssr Limited logo

BASound Design (with Foundation Year)

Spirit Ssr
Full-time4 Years
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Salary (3yr)£18k
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Liverpool Hope University logo

BACreative Industries Business Management and English Language

Liverpool Hope University
Full-time3 YearsSandwichYear Abroad
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Salary (3yr)£18k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses3,396
Avg Graduate Salary£21,500
Data SourceOffice for Students