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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bangor University vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Bangor University and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bangor University is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bangor University is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and Bangor University in 1. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £17,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#701
#501
THE World
#501
#46
Guardian UK
#84
1884
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

Goldsmiths, University of London

87%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
40.3%

International

International student share

329
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
VS

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

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

Subjects

16 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.

Bangor University

Goldsmiths, University of London

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre.

Only at Bangor University

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

Bangor University
£18,000
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Bangor University is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Bangor University is about £3,000 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.

Bangor University

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction71%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

See details

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Refugee Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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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

Bangor University vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bangor University is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bangor University is about £3,000 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 Bangor University and Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Welsh Studies, History, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion and 4 more.

Is Bangor University or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bangor University and 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 36 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business Studies, English Literature, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 28 more.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Management, Education Studies and 15 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses