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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

Bournemouth University vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London at a glance

Bournemouth University and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £8,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 6 and Bournemouth University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £49,000 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and Bournemouth University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#62
#401
THE World
#52
#59
Guardian UK
#4
1992
Established
1895
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.

Bournemouth University

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

80.8%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
63.5%

International

International student share

225
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
25

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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
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London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%

Subjects

19 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.

Bournemouth University

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computing & IT, Geography (General).

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200

Bournemouth University is about £8,510 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 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.

Bournemouth University

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£49,000
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction89%

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth University

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £8,510 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Bournemouth University and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Economics, Law, History, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Accounting and 7 more.

Is Bournemouth University or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £31,000 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Bournemouth University and 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Bournemouth University teaches 40 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Software Engineering and 32 more.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Bournemouth University?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Mathematics, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 3 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses