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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.
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Goldsmiths
scored higher in 4 categories
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Law
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London and The University of Law are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, courses, scholarship; The University of Law on TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs The University of Law at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and The University of Law both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,600 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £2,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Law is higher in 2 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Goldsmiths, University of London
The University of Law
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Subjects
7 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
The University of Law
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Psychology (General)
16 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,100 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,100 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
11 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,600 (PG)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Childhood & Youth Studies
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
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
- The University of Law
- £17,200
The University of Law is about £4,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- The University of Law
- £19,600
The University of Law is about £2,400 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
The University of Law
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00096%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data73%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data74%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGoldsmiths, 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
The University of Law
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Goldsmiths, University of London vs The University of Law: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or The University of Law cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,600 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £2,400 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 The University of Law?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Childhood & Youth Studies.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or The University of Law offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at The University of Law?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 32 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Music and 24 more.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The University of Law teaches 6 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Accounting, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Mental Health Nursing and Software Engineering.
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