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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Birkbeck

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 2 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £20,000 from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College). In Politics & International Relations, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
2017
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

85.1%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£23,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
54

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
0

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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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    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
    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    • Business & Management (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      76%SatisfactionNo data

    • Politics & International Relations

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction100%

    • Computer Science

      £38,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      72%SatisfactionNo data

    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 →

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College): common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Management, Drama & Theatre, Design & Fashion, Computing & IT and Heritage & Conservation.

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £19,000 from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Sociology & Criminology, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Accounting, Psychology (General) and 51 more.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 16 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Music, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 8 more.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses