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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

Edge Hill University vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Edge Hill University and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Edge Hill University is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 12 and Edge Hill University in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £30,500 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#701
#1001
THE World
#501
#89
Guardian UK
#84
1885
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edge Hill University

Goldsmiths, University of London

86.5%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
40.3%

International

International student share

210
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
29

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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

Subjects

27 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.

Edge Hill University

Goldsmiths, University of London

Also taught at both: English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Mathematics, Theology & Religious Studies, Dance.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

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

Edge Hill University
No data
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Edge Hill University is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

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.

Edge Hill University

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    71%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    96%Satisfaction77%

  • Social Work

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or Goldsmiths, University of London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Edge Hill University is about £7,000 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 Edge Hill University and Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Management, Music, Personal & Professional Development and 15 more.

Is Edge Hill University or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Edge Hill University and 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Edge Hill University teaches 28 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Business Studies, Biology, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 20 more.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Edge Hill University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Fine Art, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Architecture and 4 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses