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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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.

5/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Liverpool Hope University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Drama & Theatre. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £6,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £5,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 14 and Liverpool Hope University in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 12 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1501
#84
Guardian UK
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1891
Established
1844
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

Liverpool Hope University

85.4%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
8%

International

International student share

291
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
4

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

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

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

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: History, Economics, Dance, Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Mathematics, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £6,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £5,500 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction91%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    70%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £6,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £5,500 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Computer Science, Music, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, History of Art & Design, Education Studies, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Social Work and 16 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Liverpool Hope 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 £19,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, Personal & Professional Development, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Architecture and 3 more.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 28 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, English Language and 20 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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