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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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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.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, courses.

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

Bristol, UWE and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 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 £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £13,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 10 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £22,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £43,500 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 5 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#62
#601
THE World
#52
#66
Guardian UK
#4
1969
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.

Bristol, UWE

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

86%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
63.5%

International

International student share

257
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

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

20 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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Also taught at both: Marketing, Planning & Housing, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200

Bristol, UWE is about £13,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
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.

Bristol, UWE

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    71%Satisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    97%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£45,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    99%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction89%

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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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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £13,450 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, History, Law, Mathematics, Philosophy and 8 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £36,000 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE and 90% 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 Bristol, UWE or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 52 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 44 more.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 10 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Cultural Studies and 2 more.

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