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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

5/7

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £16,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3.

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
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#84
Guardian UK
—
1891
Established
1894
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

Newcastle College University Centre

85.4%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
No data

International

International student share

291
82

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
5

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%
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Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    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

    Newcastle College University Centre

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

    Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    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
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Goldsmiths, University of London
    £22,000
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,000 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

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Media & Film Studies

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction98%

    • Psychology (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction94%

    • Music

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      85%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
      74%Satisfaction89%

    • Design & Fashion

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Work

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      70%Satisfaction96%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction87%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      82%Satisfaction81%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£14,000
      81%Satisfaction80%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      73%Satisfaction91%

    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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    Newcastle College University Centre

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    Lisa Robson Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

    £9,535

    Deadline: Sept 2026

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    FAQ

    Goldsmiths, University of London vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions

    Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,000 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 Newcastle College University Centre?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Music, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Law, Fine Art, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and 5 more.

    Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Newcastle College University Centre better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £15,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 91% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?

    Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Management, History and 14 more.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 18 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 10 more.

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    Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses