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University of Edinburgh

Scotland. 351 full-time degree courses in 31 subjects.

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Overall score
53
ranked 43 of 149
Salary 5 yrs on
£36.5k
typical course
Satisfied students
80%
National Student Survey
Staying on
95%
into year 2
Degree courses
351
full-time

Its strongest courses

Compared with the same subject at other universities (50 = typical).

  1. MA Learning in Communities · Education · course score 68 · £34.5k after 5 years (UK average £27.5k)
  2. BA Graphic Design · Design studies · course score 67 · £27.5k after 5 years (UK average £26k)
  3. BA Performance Costume · Drama · course score 67 · £27k after 5 years (UK average £24k)
  4. MA Spanish and English Literature · Literature in English · course score 66 · £37.5k after 5 years (UK average £33k)
  5. MA Chinese · Asian studies · course score 66 · £34.5k after 5 years (UK average £31k)

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Questions

Is University of Edinburgh a good university?

University of Edinburgh ranks 43 of 149 UK universities on our overall score of 53 (50 is typical), based on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, continuation and entry points.

How much do University of Edinburgh graduates earn?

Graduates of a typical University of Edinburgh course earn £36.5k five years after graduating, from HMRC tax records.

What are University of Edinburgh's best courses?

Compared with the same subject at other universities, its strongest courses are Learning in Communities, Graphic Design, Performance Costume.

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.