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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

4/9

Birkbeck

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, graduate salary, courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Worcester both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Business Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 19 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 12 and Birkbeck, University of London in 9, 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
#1501
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Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
1946
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 Worcester

85.1%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
15.1%

International

International student share

361
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

34 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Management, Accounting, English Literature, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Philosophy, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £1,950 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 Worcester

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction62%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction92%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction67%

  • Biochemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,950 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), History, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physical Geography & Climate, Biochemistry and 22 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 89% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 35 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Economics, History of Art & Design, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Classical Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies and 27 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 34 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and 26 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses