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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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.

5/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London and Leeds Beckett University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Leeds Beckett University on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Leeds Beckett University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £5,160 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £3,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 15 and Leeds Beckett University in 1. The widest gap is in Cognitive & Experimental Psychology: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £18,500 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 10 and Leeds Beckett University in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#801
#84
Guardian UK
#70
1891
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Goldsmiths, University of London

Leeds Beckett University

85.4%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
19.1%

International

International student share

291
318

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
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.

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

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

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

Subjects

28 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.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Leeds Beckett University

Also taught at both: History, Fine Art, Architecture, English Studies, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Dance, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Leeds Beckett 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

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Leeds Beckett University is about £5,160 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Leeds Beckett University is about £3,560 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.

Goldsmiths, University of London

Leeds Beckett University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,500
    73%Satisfaction78%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    70%Satisfaction72%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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Leeds Beckett University

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Beckett University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £5,160 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £3,560 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 Goldsmiths, University of London and Leeds Beckett University?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Music, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Social Work and 16 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Beckett University better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £21,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 94% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Leeds Beckett University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies, Theology & Religious Studies and 3 more.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 39 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Social Policy & Public Policy, Civil Engineering, Human Resource Management and 31 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses