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London · QS World #701
Bath · QS World #125
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 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
8/12
Bath
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bath leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Bath at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Bath both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 5 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £45,500 from University of Bath. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 7 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
University of Bath
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%
Bath
96 countries · 23.8% international
- 🇮🇳India15.2%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
- 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
- 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
Subjects
16 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 of Bath
Computer Science
22 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
11 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £27,030 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £25,400 (UG)
Psychology (General)
16 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Economics
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £28,650 (UG)
Mathematics
1 courseTypical fee £21,000 (PG)
17 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Management
Education Studies
Social Work
12 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £25,400 (UG)
Ancient Languages
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business & Management (General)
Architecture
Applied Psychology
Childhood & Youth Studies
Also taught at both: Clinical & Health Psychology.
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
- University of Bath
- £32,000
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- University of Bath
- £29,500
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,500 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
University of Bath
Computer Science
£31,500Salary (3 years)£39,00081%Satisfaction85%Politics & International Relations
£24,500Salary (3 years)£38,00087%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)£29,50074%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£27,50079%Satisfaction90%Economics
£25,000Salary (3 years)£45,50087%Satisfaction86%Management
No dataSalary (3 years)£41,00073%Satisfaction91%Education Studies
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction89%Social Work
£30,500Salary (3 years)£30,50070%Satisfaction86%
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
University of Bath
Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships
£12,400
Deadline: N/A
Bath Global Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
100%
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Bath: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Bath cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £7,500 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 of Bath?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Economics, Mathematics, Management, Education Studies, Social Work, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General) and 4 more.
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Bath better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £39,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 85% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Bath offer more courses?
University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at University of Bath?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Law, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art and 15 more.
What can you study at University of Bath but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
University of Bath teaches 33 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, International Development and 25 more.
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