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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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.

2/8

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Psychology (General). Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £18,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £30,500 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#701
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#84
1968
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

Goldsmiths, University of London

87.1%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
40.3%

International

International student share

140
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
29

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.

Birmingham Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Goldsmiths

    59 countries · 40.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China54.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
    • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
    • 🇮🇳India4.4%
    • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

    Subjects

    14 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

    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

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Goldsmiths, University of London
    £22,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Goldsmiths, University of London
    £22,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      83%Satisfaction81%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      85%Satisfaction79%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      78%Satisfaction74%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction77%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      67%Satisfaction96%

    • Social Work

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      93%Satisfaction70%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction73%

    • English Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      93%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Birmingham Newman University

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    Goldsmiths, University of London

    ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

    £22,780

    Deadline: N/A

    Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

    £22,780

    Deadline: N/A

    Academics at Risk Scholarship

    £15,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Rob Stringer Scholarship

    £12,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Generation Delta Studentships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and Goldsmiths, University of London?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Law, Social Work, History, Marketing, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Theology & Religious Studies and 2 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Psychology (General)?

    Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Birmingham Newman University and 79% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham Newman University or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

    Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham Newman University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 13 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Humanities and 5 more.

    What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Birmingham Newman University?

    Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art and 17 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses