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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

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 Peterborough

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Peterborough at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Peterborough both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 2 and University Centre Peterborough in 1, 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
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
2009
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

University Centre Peterborough

85.1%
89.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
69.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
44

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%
VS

University Centre Peterborough

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 Peterborough

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    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 Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    University Centre Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough

    • Business & Management (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      76%Satisfaction76%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction82%

    • Journalism

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Marketing

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      75%Satisfaction94%

    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 Peterborough

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    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Peterborough: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Peterborough?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Creative Writing, Journalism, English Literature, Marketing and Computing & IT.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Peterborough offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre Peterborough?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science and 51 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 10 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Performing Arts (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science and 2 more.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses