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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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.

4/11

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £26,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#701
#1201
THE World
#501
#90
Guardian UK
#84
1962
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Canterbury Christ Church University

Goldsmiths, University of London

85.6%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
40.3%

International

International student share

235
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
29

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.

Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%
VS

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

Subjects

25 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.

Canterbury Christ Church University

Goldsmiths, University of London

Also taught at both: English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cultural Studies, Mathematics.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at Goldsmiths, 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

Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Canterbury Christ Church 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.

Canterbury Christ Church University

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    69%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction96%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction70%

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Canterbury Christ Church University

CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

£21,805

Deadline: N/A

Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

£19,237

Deadline: May 2026

PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£4,800

Deadline: N/A

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Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or Goldsmiths, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £5,000 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 Canterbury Christ Church University and Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Music, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, History and 13 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 43 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 35 more.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Management, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies and 6 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses