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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

4/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

8/12

Exeter

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter 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 Exeter at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Exeter both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £40,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#136
#501
THE World
#170
#84
Guardian UK
#14
1891
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Exeter

85.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
22.2%

International

International student share

291
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

26 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Anthropology, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Exeter
£25,550

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,550 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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    74%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £2,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £3,550 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Psychology (General), History of Art & Design, Economics and 14 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Exeter better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies and 5 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 65 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Physics, Classical Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering and 57 more.

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