professional employment

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.
• 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:

financial arrangements

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:

admissions

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:

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:

mature students

some students decide to take a year out before starting university.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:

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