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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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.

4/7

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University Centre Weston both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £8,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 1.

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
—
#84
Guardian UK
—
1891
Established
2009
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

University Centre Weston

85.4%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
No data

International

International student share

291
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
1

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

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    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

    University Centre Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      31 courses

      Typical fee £22,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      14 courses

      Typical fee £22,000 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      15 courses

      Typical fee £22,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Social Work

      12 courses

      Typical fee £22,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      8 courses

      Typical fee £22,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      5 courses

      Typical fee £23,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £23,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £8,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Goldsmiths, University of London
    £22,000
    University Centre Weston
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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

    University Centre Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      74%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      70%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
      77%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      82%Satisfaction80%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      73%Satisfaction98%

    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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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Goldsmiths, University of London vs University Centre Weston: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £8,100 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 University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and Business & Management (General).

    Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 32 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Law, Music and 24 more.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care and 1 more.

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    Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses