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London · QS World #354
Newcastle upon Tyne
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Birkbeck
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Birkbeck, University of London vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business & Management (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,850 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 5 and Birkbeck, University of London in 1.
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
Newcastle College University Centre
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%
Newcastle College University Centre
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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
Newcastle College University Centre
Sociology & Criminology
20 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Law
19 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
15 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychology (General)
Design & Fashion
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Healthcare Science
Drama & Theatre
Applied Psychology
Software Engineering
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
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
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,850 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
Newcastle College University Centre
Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)£16,00088%Satisfaction89%Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction87%Business & Management (General)
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data76%Satisfaction91%Media & Film Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction98%Psychology (General)
£26,000Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction94%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£14,00075%Satisfaction80%
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
Newcastle College University Centre
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Aug 2026
Lisa Robson Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Sept 2026
Nicky Turnbull Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Sept 2026
Rachelle Waugh Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Sept 2026
Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships
£9,535
Deadline: Sept 2026
FAQ
Birkbeck, University of London vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,850 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 Newcastle College University Centre?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Healthcare Science, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology and Software Engineering.
Is Birkbeck, University of London or Newcastle College University Centre better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £16,000 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 89% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 57 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, Accounting and 49 more.
What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 23 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 15 more.
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