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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on TEF.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and Leeds Trinity University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £7,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 5 and Leeds Trinity University in 1. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,500 from Leeds Trinity University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
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#501
THE World
—
#84
Guardian UK
#94
1891
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Trinity University

85.4%
84.3%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£26,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
1.5%

International

International student share

291
96

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 Trinity

9 countries · 1.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
  • 🇮🇳India15%
  • 🌐Gibraltar5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%

Subjects

17 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 Trinity University

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Leeds Trinity 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 Trinity University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Leeds Trinity University
£14,500

Leeds Trinity University is about £7,500 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 Trinity University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    71%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction97%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction83%

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 Trinity University

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £7,500 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 Goldsmiths, University of London and Leeds Trinity University?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Education Studies, Social Work, Management, Marketing, English Studies, Journalism, Creative Writing and 5 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Leeds Trinity 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 £19,000 from Leeds Trinity University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 86% at Leeds Trinity University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art and 14 more.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 14 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy and 6 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses