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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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.

2/6

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

Northampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of Northampton both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 18 and Birmingham Newman University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £32,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 12 and University of Northampton in 7, 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
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1968
Established
1975
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 Northampton

87.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
16.4%

International

International student share

140
221

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

    Northampton

    35 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🌐Nepal8.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

    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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    University of Northampton

    Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Health & Social Care, History, Social Work, Adult Nursing, English Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of Northampton

    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.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of Northampton
    £19,000

    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 Northampton

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      83%Satisfaction75%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      80%Satisfaction80%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      85%Satisfaction72%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      84%Satisfaction99%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      67%Satisfaction81%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      78%Satisfaction86%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      81%Satisfaction92%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      89%Satisfaction88%

    Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

    Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Teacher Training, Accounting and 12 more.

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

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £23,000 from University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Humanities and Community & Specialist Nursing.

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

    University of Northampton teaches 36 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Fine Art, Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 28 more.

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