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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Chester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on TEF, established, employment, courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Chester both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £7,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Chester in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £23,000 from University of Chester. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Chester in 7.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1501
#84
Guardian UK
#91
1891
Established
1839
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 Chester

85.4%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
28.7%

International

International student share

291
329

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
3

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

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

28 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 Chester

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Creative Writing, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Theology & Religious Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Dance, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950

University of Chester is about £7,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Chester
£15,500

University of Chester is about £6,500 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 Chester

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction79%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    70%Satisfaction73%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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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University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £7,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £6,500 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 Chester?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Social Work, Marketing and 16 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Chester better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 70% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 3 more.

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

University of Chester teaches 45 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Geography (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting and 37 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses