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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London and Southampton, Solent University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Southampton, Solent University on TEF, established, satisfaction, courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and Southampton, Solent University both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £2,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £3,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and Southampton, Solent University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £22,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 10 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
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#501
THE World
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#84
Guardian UK
—
1891
Established
1855
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

Southampton, Solent University

85.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
14.9%

International

International student share

291
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
11

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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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

Subjects

22 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

Southampton, Solent University

Also taught at both: Marketing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Southampton, Solent 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
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

Southampton, Solent University is about £2,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

Southampton, Solent University is about £3,650 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

Southampton, Solent University

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    70%Satisfaction92%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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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Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £2,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £3,650 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 Southampton, Solent University?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Music, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation and 10 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Southampton, Solent 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 Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 91% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 17 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, History, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 9 more.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 20 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering and 12 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses