Best universities for Personal development (2026)
5 UK universities teaching Personal development as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 61 | £27.5k |
| 2 | Norwich University of the Arts Norwich, East of England · TEF Gold | 56 | £24.5k |
| 3 | Institute of Contemporary Music Performance Liverpool, North West · TEF Silver | 42 | £26.5k |
| 4 | University of Essex Colchester, East of England · TEF Silver | 41 | £23.5k |
| 5 | University of Derby Derby, East Midlands · TEF Gold | 39 | £22.5k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Personal development?
On our measures University of Leeds ranks first for Personal development, followed by Norwich University of the Arts, Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, University of Essex. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Personal development graduates earn the most?
University of Leeds: typical earnings of £27.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).