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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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3/3

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Southampton at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Southampton both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business & Management (General). East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £26,000 at University of Southampton: East Lancashire UC is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 5 and East Lancashire UC 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 Southampton. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Southampton in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
N/A
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Southampton

No data
87%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

49
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
52

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

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    16 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 Southampton

    Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    East Lancashire UC is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    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 Southampton

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Aerospace Engineering

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

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      99%Satisfaction81%

    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 Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £26,000 at University of Southampton: East Lancashire UC is about £12,500 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 Southampton?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Law, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies and 4 more.

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

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £34,500 from University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 75 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, History and 67 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses