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Glasgow · QS World #230
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.
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Birmingham Newman
scored higher in 0 categories
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Strathclyde
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Strathclyde leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birmingham Newman University does not lead in any category where both have data.
Birmingham Newman University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance
Birmingham Newman University and University of Strathclyde both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Business Studies. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.
Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 12 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £18,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £29,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 7 and Birmingham Newman University in 4, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Strathclyde
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Strathclyde
86 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇮🇳India31%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🌐Kuwait4.4%
- 🇺🇸United States4.1%
- 🌐Oman3.8%
Subjects
21 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 Strathclyde
Teacher Training
7 coursesFee not available
86 coursesTypical fee £20,950 (UG)
Law
6 coursesFee not available
30 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Business Studies
19 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Education Studies
10 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Computer Science
12 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (UG)
English Studies
2 coursesFee not available
21 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesFee not available
8 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesFee not available
13 coursesFee not available
History
3 coursesFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Accounting
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
13 coursesFee not available
1 courseTypical fee £15,290 (PG)
Marketing
2 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Also taught at both: Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.
Only at Birmingham Newman University
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 Strathclyde
- £22,750
We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University yet.
Postgraduate
- Birmingham Newman University
- No data
- University of Strathclyde
- £30,250
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 Strathclyde
Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£31,00081%Satisfaction93%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50067%Satisfaction94%Business Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000No dataSatisfaction81%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction90%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,50083%Satisfaction82%English Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,00093%Satisfaction91%Psychology (General)
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,50085%Satisfaction88%History
£19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000100%Satisfaction94%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£29,00080%Satisfaction87%Accounting
£22,500Salary (3 years)£32,00089%Satisfaction93%Marketing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£23,00084%Satisfaction91%
Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Birmingham Newman University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and University of Strathclyde?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, Computer Science, English Studies, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 9 more.
Is Birmingham Newman University or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Birmingham Newman University and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Birmingham Newman University or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?
University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.
What can you study at Birmingham Newman University but not at University of Strathclyde?
Birmingham Newman University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at Birmingham Newman University?
University of Strathclyde teaches 46 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, French and 38 more.
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