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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Birkbeck

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Staffordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on TEF, employment.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Staffordshire both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Staffordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £27,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Staffordshire is higher in 6 and Birkbeck, University of London in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#354
QS World
—
#301
THE World
#1201
—
Guardian UK
#92
1823
Established
1914
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 of Staffordshire

85.1%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
4.1%

International

International student share

361
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
1

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

Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

24 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Information & Library Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £1,410 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £3,350 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

University of Staffordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    76%Satisfaction63%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    86%Satisfaction99%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    72%Satisfaction75%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction86%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction75%

  • Applied Psychology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

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 Staffordshire

Smart Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £3,350 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 University of Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, History, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Management and 12 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Staffordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Birkbeck, University of London and 63% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Creative Writing, Journalism, Mathematics, Philosophy and 37 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 28 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Education Studies and 20 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses