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HomeThe University of HullBSc Operating Department Practice

BSc Operating Department Practice

The University of Hull
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
71%
Meaningful Work
95%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

20%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Protective service8%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£28,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
16%
03
Caring personal services
11%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Skilled trades occupations
4%
06
Administrative occupations
4%
07
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
4%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
2%

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
71%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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