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Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89
Buckingham
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
Edge Hill
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Buckingham
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.
Edge Hill University vs University of Buckingham at a glance
Edge Hill University and University of Buckingham both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Teacher Training. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: Edge Hill University is about £1,480 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Buckingham is higher in 6 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher in 6 and Edge Hill University in 1, with 1 about level.
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.
Edge Hill University
University of Buckingham
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.
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
22 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
University of Buckingham
History
3 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Law
11 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Teacher Training
15 coursesFee not available
4 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (PG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
14 coursesFee not available
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
12 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (PG)
Psychology (General)
Computer Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Media & Film Studies
Medicine
Business Studies
Politics & International Relations
Social Policy & Public Policy
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, English Literature, English Studies, Management, Mathematics, Personal & Professional Development, Computing & IT.
Only at Edge Hill 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
- Edge Hill University
- No data
- University of Buckingham
- £44,400
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
Edge Hill University is about £1,480 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
University of Buckingham
History
£19,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction96%Law
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,50092%Satisfaction92%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£30,00081%Satisfaction95%Psychology (General)
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction88%Business Studies
£22,000Salary (3 years)£30,50090%Satisfaction96%Politics & International Relations
£20,500Salary (3 years)£30,50088%Satisfaction86%Social Policy & Public Policy
£20,500Salary (3 years)£30,50089%SatisfactionNo dataArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£23,500Salary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction99%English Literature
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,00070%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEdge 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
University of Buckingham
Beloff Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Coase Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Congdon Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Diversity in Computing Bursary
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Deadline: N/A
Gregory Scholarship
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FAQ
Edge Hill University vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is Edge Hill University or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: Edge Hill University is about £1,480 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 University of Buckingham?
Both universities teach 22 subject areas: History, Law, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Medicine, Business Studies and 10 more.
Is Edge Hill University or University of Buckingham better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £25,500 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Edge Hill University and 92% at University of Buckingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Edge Hill University or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and University of Buckingham lists 153 courses.
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Buckingham?
Edge Hill University teaches 33 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Biology, Geography (General) and 25 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at Edge Hill University?
University of Buckingham teaches 9 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Humanities, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Applied Computing, History of Art & Design, Author Studies & Literary Specialisms, Cultural Studies and 1 more.
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