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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Buckingham

Buckingham

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

Buckingham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Buckingham at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Buckingham both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, History and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £22,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £5,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Buckingham is higher in 2 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £24,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 3 and University of Buckingham in 2, 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
—
#84
Guardian UK
—
1891
Established
1976
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Buckingham

85.4%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
88%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
26%

International

International student share

291
153

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
10

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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Buckingham

39 countries · 26% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
  • 🇮🇳India8.9%

Subjects

17 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 Buckingham

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Buckingham

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 Buckingham
£44,400

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £22,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Buckingham
£16,480

University of Buckingham is about £5,520 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 Buckingham

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    73%Satisfaction95%

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 of Buckingham

Beloff Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Coase Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Congdon Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Diversity in Computing Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Gregory Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Buckingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £22,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £5,520 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 Buckingham?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, History, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Law, Economics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, History of Art & Design, Education Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Business & Management (General) and 5 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Buckingham better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at University of Buckingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Buckingham lists 153 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Anthropology, Music, Fine Art, Marketing, Design & Fashion and 14 more.

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

University of Buckingham teaches 14 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Humanities, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Applied Computing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Medicine, Teacher Training and 6 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Buckingham153 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses