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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Chichester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Chichester at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Chichester both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business & Management (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £1,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £5,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 14 and University of Chichester in 0. The widest gap is in Creative Writing: £31,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £19,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 10 and Birkbeck, University of London in 6, 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
#102
1823
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 of Chichester

85.1%
90.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
87.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
3.3%

International

International student share

361
209

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

Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%

Subjects

26 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 of Chichester

Also taught at both: Marketing, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Studies, Business Information Systems, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Chichester

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 of Chichester
£16,800

University of Chichester is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Chichester
£15,840

University of Chichester is about £5,010 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

University of Chichester

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    76%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Creative Writing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    75%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction58%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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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University of Chichester

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Chichester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £1,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £5,010 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 University of Chichester?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Computer Science and 14 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £21,500 from University of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 93% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or University of Chichester offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 43 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Management, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Philosophy and 35 more.

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

University of Chichester teaches 18 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Dance, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 10 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chichester209 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses