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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Hertfordshire both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Media & Film Studies. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £28,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#69
1891
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

85.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
57.5%

International

International student share

291
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
0

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

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: History, Mathematics, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Welsh Studies, Architecture, Journalism, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £4,000 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 Hertfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    74%Satisfaction71%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Hertfordshire

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £4,000 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work and 14 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Hertfordshire better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 78% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Management, English Studies, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 5 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 60 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences and 52 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses