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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs Liverpool John Moores University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Liverpool John Moores University both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 29 and Liverpool John Moores University in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,500 from Liverpool John Moores University. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 18 and Bristol, UWE in 16, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#501
#66
Guardian UK
#61
1969
Established
1823
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.

Bristol, UWE

Liverpool John Moores University

86%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
8.3%

International

International student share

257
325

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
1

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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

Liverpool John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%

Subjects

53 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.

Bristol, UWE

Liverpool John Moores University

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Psychology (General), Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, History, Journalism, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Biology, Economics, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Planning & Housing, Business Information Systems, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Midwifery, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250

Bristol, UWE is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250

Bristol, UWE is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

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.

Bristol, UWE

Liverpool John Moores University

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    75%Satisfaction79%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Liverpool John Moores University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Liverpool John Moores University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,000 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 Bristol, UWE and Liverpool John Moores University?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 41 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Liverpool John Moores University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,500 from Liverpool John Moores University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at Liverpool John Moores University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Liverpool John Moores University offer more courses?

Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 19 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Computing & IT, Biological Sciences (General), Healthcare Science, Medical Imaging, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 11 more.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 25 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nursing (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology and 17 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses