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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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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Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

East Lancashire UC vs University of Northampton at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Northampton both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 2 and East Lancashire UC in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £25,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Northampton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
N/A
Established
1975
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

University of Northampton

No data
86%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.4%

International

International student share

49
221

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

    Northampton

    35 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🌐Nepal8.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

    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 Northampton

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Northampton

    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 Northampton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Northampton
    £19,000

    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 Northampton

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      93%Satisfaction99%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      99%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    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 Northampton

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Northampton: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both East Lancashire UC and University of Northampton?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training and 2 more.

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

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £35,000 from University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.

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

    University of Northampton teaches 46 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Accounting and 38 more.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses