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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £9,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £31,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 4 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#701
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#84
2017
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.

DN Colleges Group

Goldsmiths, University of London

92.2%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40.3%

International

International student share

72
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Goldsmiths

    59 countries · 40.3% international

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

    Subjects

    8 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Goldsmiths, University of London
    £22,000

    DN Colleges Group is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Goldsmiths, University of London
    £22,000

    DN Colleges Group is about £9,500 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      84%Satisfaction74%
    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      98%Satisfaction77%
    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%
    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction82%
    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%
    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction73%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    DN Colleges Group

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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

    DN Colleges Group vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Goldsmiths, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £9,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £9,500 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 DN Colleges Group and Goldsmiths, University of London?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General).

    Is DN Colleges Group or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 74% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

    Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 18 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies and 10 more.

    What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design and 23 more.

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