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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Birkbeck

scored higher in 2 categories

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birkbeck, University of London vs East Lancashire UC at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and East Lancashire UC both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1823
Established
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

East Lancashire UC

85.1%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
49

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
4

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%
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East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    6 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

    East Lancashire UC

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    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
    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    East Lancashire UC
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC 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

    East Lancashire UC

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      90%Satisfaction99%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs East Lancashire UC: common questions

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or East Lancashire UC cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £5,000 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 Birkbeck, University of London and East Lancashire UC?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Teacher Training.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 63 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science and 55 more.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 12 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and 4 more.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses