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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 1 category

VS

2/3

Liverpool

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Liverpool at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Liverpool both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Law and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: East Lancashire UC is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 5 and University of Liverpool in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £28,000 from University of Liverpool. In Counselling & Psychotherapy, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
N/A
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

East Lancashire UC

University of Liverpool

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

49
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    14 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

    University of Liverpool

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      27 courses

      Typical fee £27,500 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      26 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £34,000 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £28,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £28,000 (PG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (PG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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
    University of Liverpool
    £32,000

    East Lancashire UC is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    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

    University of Liverpool

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      99%Satisfaction88%

    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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    University of Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Liverpool: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: East Lancashire UC is about £18,500 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 East Lancashire UC and University of Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Law, Business Studies, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 2 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Liverpool better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £32,000 from University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

    University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 80 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Music, Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, English Studies and 72 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses