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Accrington
Southampton
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 0 categories
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Southampton
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Southampton, Solent University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.
East Lancashire UC vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance
East Lancashire UC and Southampton, Solent University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: East Lancashire UC is about £5,580 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £25,000 from Southampton, Solent University. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
Southampton, Solent University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Southampton
56 countries · 14.9% international
- 🇮🇳India39%
- 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🌐Morocco2.4%
Subjects
12 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
Southampton, Solent University
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £21,390 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Building & Construction
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Health & Social Care
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at Southampton, Solent 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
- Southampton, Solent University
- £19,080
East Lancashire UC is about £5,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
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
Southampton, Solent University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00093%Satisfaction95%General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction86%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction86%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast 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
Southampton, Solent University
Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Carers Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary
£200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Parents bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: East Lancashire UC is about £5,580 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 Southampton, Solent University?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Law, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Education Studies.
Is East Lancashire UC or Southampton, Solent University better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £25,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Southampton, Solent University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 30 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Social Sciences (General) and 22 more.
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