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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

6/8

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Greater Manchester both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and Education Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Greater Manchester in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
—
#84
Guardian UK
—
1891
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

85.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
25.4%

International

International student share

291
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
5

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

Greater Manchester

30 countries · 25.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
  • 🇮🇳India10.8%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

Subjects

23 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 Greater Manchester

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £4,500 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 Greater Manchester

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£14,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    74%Satisfaction78%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    70%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction98%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

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 Greater Manchester

Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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Deadline: N/A

The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £4,500 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 Greater Manchester?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Management, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation and 11 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Greater Manchester better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 86% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, History, Marketing, English Studies, Drama & Theatre and 8 more.

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

University of Greater Manchester teaches 33 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering, Teacher Training, Software Engineering and 25 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses