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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Open University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Open University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and Open University in 6. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £33,500 from Open University. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#801
#84
Guardian UK
—
1891
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Goldsmiths, University of London

Open University

85.4%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
0.2%

International

International student share

291
337

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

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%

Subjects

24 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

Open University

Also taught at both: Personal & Professional Development, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Ancient Languages, Theology & Religious Studies, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Open 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
Open University
No data

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

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Open University
No data

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

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

Open University

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    73%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    70%Satisfaction93%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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Open University

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Open University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Goldsmiths, University of London and Open University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), History, Social Work, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Economics, History of Art & Design and 12 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £33,500 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 91% at Open University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Open University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that Open University does not, including Media & Film Studies, Anthropology, Fine Art, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies and 7 more.

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

Open University teaches 44 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Humanities, General Engineering, English Language, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies and 36 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses