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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

1/6

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of Hertfordshire both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science and Business Studies. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 15 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £37,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 8 and University of Hertfordshire in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1968
Established
1952
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

University of Hertfordshire

87.1%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
57.5%

International

International student share

140
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Birmingham Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Hertfordshire

    77 countries · 57.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India44.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
    • 🇨🇳China1.8%

    Subjects

    23 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

    University of Hertfordshire

    Also taught at both: Social Work, History, Public Health & Epidemiology, Accounting, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Community & Specialist Nursing.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of Hertfordshire

    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
    University of Hertfordshire
    £15,500

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of Hertfordshire
    £18,000

    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

    University of Hertfordshire

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      83%Satisfaction78%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      80%Satisfaction85%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      67%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      85%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      84%Satisfaction82%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      90%Satisfaction97%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      78%Satisfaction71%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      81%Satisfaction94%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and University of Hertfordshire?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Education Studies, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology and 11 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or University of Hertfordshire better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham Newman University or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

    University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham Newman University but not at University of Hertfordshire?

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, English Studies and Information Systems & Data Science.

    What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at Birmingham Newman University?

    University of Hertfordshire teaches 63 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Music and 55 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses