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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 4 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 6 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#701
#401
THE World
#501
#39
Guardian UK
#84
1895
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

Goldsmiths, University of London

85.2%
85.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
40.3%

International

International student share

169
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
29

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

Subjects

17 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Aston University, Birmingham

Goldsmiths, University of London

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction71%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Goldsmiths, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Marketing, History, Law, Personal & Professional Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management and 5 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £31,500 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Aston University, Birmingham and 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 34 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and 26 more.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Fine Art, Education Studies, Creative Writing and 14 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses