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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

1/8

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Southampton

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and University of Southampton both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Computer Science. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 13 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 £32,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 6 and Birmingham Newman University in 4, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
1968
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

87.1%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
35.1%

International

International student share

140
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Southampton

    Also taught at both: Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

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

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    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 Southampton

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      80%Satisfaction80%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction66%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
      83%Satisfaction80%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      78%Satisfaction86%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      85%Satisfaction89%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      93%Satisfaction81%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      67%Satisfaction87%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      89%Satisfaction91%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Adult Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      93%Satisfaction93%

    Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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    University of Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

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

    Is Birmingham Newman University or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Birmingham Newman University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 68 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 60 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses