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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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

Birkbeck

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business & Management (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 13 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £27,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 10 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#1401
#301
THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#90
1823
Established
1962
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Canterbury Christ Church University

85.1%
85.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
3.5%

International

International student share

361
235

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
17

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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
VS

Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%

Subjects

31 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Canterbury Christ Church University

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Classical Studies, Marketing, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Linguistics, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Canterbury Christ Church 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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Canterbury Christ Church University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Canterbury Christ Church University yet.

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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    72%Satisfaction69%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    75%Satisfaction74%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Creative Writing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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Canterbury Christ Church University

CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

£21,805

Deadline: N/A

Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

£19,237

Deadline: May 2026

PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£4,800

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £1,500 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Canterbury Christ Church University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Computer Science, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 19 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Canterbury Christ Church University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £24,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 38 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Management, Journalism, Philosophy, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 30 more.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 37 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Ecology & Conservation and 29 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses