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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

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London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and London South Bank University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; London South Bank University on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs London South Bank University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and London South Bank University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, General Engineering and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,400 at London South Bank University: East Lancashire UC is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and London South Bank University in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £31,500 from London South Bank University. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and London South Bank University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#78
N/A
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

East Lancashire UC

London South Bank University

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.6%

International

International student share

49
240

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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.

East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

    VS

    London South Bank

    60 countries · 15.6% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
    • 🇮🇳India19.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
    • 🌐Nepal4.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

    Subjects

    13 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.

    East Lancashire UC

    London South Bank University

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at London South Bank 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

    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500
    London South Bank University
    £17,400

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    London South Bank University
    £18,900

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC 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.

    East Lancashire UC

    London South Bank University

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction66%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      99%Satisfaction71%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    London South Bank University

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs London South Bank University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,400 at London South Bank University: East Lancashire UC is about £3,900 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 East Lancashire UC and London South Bank University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Building & Construction, General Engineering, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General) and 1 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or London South Bank University better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £28,000 from London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or London South Bank University offer more courses?

    London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at London South Bank University?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Applied Computing, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.

    What can you study at London South Bank University but not at East Lancashire UC?

    London South Bank University teaches 42 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Chemical Engineering and 34 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses