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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Leeds Beckett University both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Politics & International Relations and Building & Construction. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £5,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £5,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and Leeds Beckett University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £23,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 10 and Leeds Beckett University in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#39
Guardian UK
#70
1895
Established
1824
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

Leeds Beckett University

85.2%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
19.1%

International

International student share

169
318

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

Subjects

33 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

Leeds Beckett University

Also taught at both: History, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Technology & Logistics, Biochemistry, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Leeds Beckett University

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
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Leeds Beckett University is about £5,740 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Leeds Beckett University is about £5,560 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

Leeds Beckett University

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    82%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction75%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Software Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Leeds Beckett University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £5,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £5,560 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 Leeds Beckett University?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Law, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Management, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resource Management and 21 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Leeds Beckett University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £24,500 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 87% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Leeds Beckett University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 18 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 10 more.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 34 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Teacher Training, Architecture, Social Policy & Public Policy, Education Studies and 26 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses