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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Middlesex 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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Middlesex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

East Lancashire UC vs Middlesex University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Middlesex University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,200 at Middlesex University: East Lancashire UC is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Middlesex University in 1. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £27,000 from Middlesex University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Middlesex University in 1.

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
#501
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Guardian UK
#74
N/A
Established
1878
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

Middlesex University

No data
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
29.6%

International

International student share

49
294

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

    Middlesex

    80 countries · 29.6% international

    • 🇮🇳India43.9%
    • 🇨🇳China7.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

    Subjects

    15 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

    Middlesex University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,000 (PG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,800 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,800 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Middlesex 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
    Middlesex University
    £17,200

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Middlesex University
    £17,600

    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

    Middlesex University

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      93%Satisfaction94%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    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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    Middlesex University

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Middlesex University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Middlesex University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,200 at Middlesex University: East Lancashire UC is about £3,700 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 Middlesex University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Law, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and 3 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Middlesex University better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £27,000 from Middlesex University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Middlesex University offer more courses?

    Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Middlesex University?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 3 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.

    What can you study at Middlesex University but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Middlesex University teaches 50 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Marketing, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Medicine and 42 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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    Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses