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London · QS World #701
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
7/9
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 7 categories
2/9
Cumbria
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on TEF, employment.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Cumbria at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Cumbria both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Psychology (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £6,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £5,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 3, with 1 about level.
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 Cumbria
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%
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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 Cumbria
Computer Science
22 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
16 coursesTypical fee £23,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseFee not available
17 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
14 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,800 (UG)
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Social Work
12 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,800 (UG)
Fine Art
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Management
Business & Management (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Applied Psychology
Also taught at both: Welsh Studies.
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
Only at University of Cumbria
- Sport & Exercise Sciences · 10
- Forestry & Arboriculture · 6
- Business Studies · 5
- Health Sciences & Paramedic Science · 5
- Ecology & Conservation · 4
- Human Geography & Environment · 4
- Mechanical Engineering · 4
- Hospitality, Events & Tourism · 3
- Nursing (General) · 3
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation · 3
- and 14 more
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University of Cumbria is about £6,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
University of Cumbria is about £5,100 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 Cumbria
Psychology (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,50079%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,50074%Satisfaction70%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50096%Satisfaction95%Design & Fashion
£26,000Salary (3 years)£17,00094%Satisfaction74%Social Work
£30,500Salary (3 years)£28,00070%Satisfaction70%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£17,00094%Satisfaction91%Management
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00073%Satisfaction76%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00073%Satisfaction85%
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
FAQ
Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £6,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £5,100 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 of Cumbria?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Fine Art, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Management and 4 more.
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Cumbria better for Psychology (General)?
Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at University of Cumbria?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, History and 15 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
University of Cumbria teaches 24 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 16 more.
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