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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Birkbeck, University of London vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Liverpool Hope University both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 20 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £26,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 14 and Birkbeck, University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
1844
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

Liverpool Hope University

85.1%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
8%

International

International student share

361
635

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%
VS

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: Physical Geography & Climate, Business & Management (General), Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mathematics, Management, Design & Fashion, Journalism, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Teacher Training, Environmental Sciences, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £3,270 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £4,350 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
    75%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • History of Art & Design

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Creative Writing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • English Literature

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,350 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, History, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Psychology (General), English Literature and 21 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Liverpool Hope University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £20,000 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 91% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Ancient Languages, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biochemistry, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies and 28 more.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 23 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, Dance, Social Work, Health & Social Care and 15 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses