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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
Northern School of Art
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). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Birkbeck, University of London vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and The Northern School of Art both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being History of Art & Design, Drama & Theatre and Design & Fashion. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £7,350 a year cheaper.
In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, The Northern School of Art is higher.
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
The Northern School of Art
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%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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
The Northern School of Art
History of Art & Design
11 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
Design & Fashion
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £7,350 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
The Northern School of Art
Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£15,50075%Satisfaction95%
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
The Northern School of Art
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Birkbeck, University of London vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or The Northern School of Art 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 The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £7,350 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 The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: History of Art & Design, Drama & Theatre and Design & Fashion.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at The Northern School of Art?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 66 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages and 58 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
The Northern School of Art teaches 3 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
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