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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

London South Bank

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, TEF, graduate salary.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs London South Bank University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and London South Bank University both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and London South Bank University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £19,500 from London South Bank University. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#901
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#78
1891
Established
1892
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

London South Bank University

85.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
15.6%

International

International student share

291
240

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

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

Subjects

19 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

London South Bank University

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at London South Bank 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
London South Bank University
£17,400

London South Bank University is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
London South Bank University
£18,900

London South Bank University is about £3,100 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

London South Bank University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    70%Satisfaction99%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    71%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

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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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs London South Bank University: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £3,100 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 London South Bank University?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Social Work, Economics, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Management and 7 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or London South Bank University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £28,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 90% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or London South Bank University offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at London South Bank University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 20 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, History, English Studies and 12 more.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

London South Bank University teaches 36 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and 28 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses