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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
Birkbeck
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Falmouth
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Falmouth University is ahead on TEF, employment.
Birkbeck, University of London vs Falmouth University at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and Falmouth University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Business & Management (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Falmouth University offers 224 courses across 24 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,950 at Falmouth University: Birkbeck, University of London is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,950 at Falmouth University: Falmouth University is about £900 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 6 and Falmouth University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £15,500 from Falmouth University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Falmouth University is higher in 4 and Birkbeck, University of London in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Birkbeck, University of London
Falmouth University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Falmouth
35 countries · 4.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States16.4%
- 🇮🇳India11.9%
- 🇨🇳China4.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.5%
- 🇫🇷France3%
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.
Birkbeck, University of London
Falmouth University
Design & Fashion
1 courseFee not available
34 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
15 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (PG)
Creative Writing
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Drama & Theatre
4 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
Marketing
4 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
Computer Science
10 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
Journalism
Business Studies
Psychology (General)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Liberal Arts
Information Systems & Data Science
Personal & Professional Development
Also taught at both: Software Engineering.
Only at Birkbeck, 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
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
- Falmouth University
- £19,950
Birkbeck, University of London is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- Falmouth University
- £19,950
Falmouth University is about £900 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.
Birkbeck, University of London
Falmouth University
Media & Film Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50086%Satisfaction85%Creative Writing
£31,500Salary (3 years)£18,00093%Satisfaction95%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£14,50075%Satisfaction98%Marketing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£23,50075%Satisfaction78%Computer Science
£38,000Salary (3 years)£15,50072%Satisfaction74%Journalism
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction73%Business Studies
£27,000Salary (3 years)£23,50098%Satisfaction58%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBirkbeck, 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
Falmouth University
Sustainable Leader Awards
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Practising Educator Discount 2025/26
20%
Deadline: N/A
Creativity in Everything Award
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
2026 Postgraduate Online Talent Award Scholarships
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
2026 Progression Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Birkbeck, University of London vs Falmouth University: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or Falmouth University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,950 at Falmouth University: Birkbeck, University of London is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £19,950 at Falmouth University: Falmouth University is about £900 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 Falmouth University?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Computer Science, Journalism, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 4 more.
Is Birkbeck, University of London or Falmouth University better for Media & Film Studies?
Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £18,500 from Falmouth University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Birkbeck, University of London and 85% at Falmouth University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or Falmouth University offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Falmouth University lists 224 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Falmouth University?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 53 subject areas that Falmouth University does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design and 45 more.
What can you study at Falmouth University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
Falmouth University teaches 8 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Dance, Architecture and Childhood & Youth Studies.
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