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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

3/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Liverpool both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Music and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Liverpool in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#139
#501
THE World
#143
#84
Guardian UK
#28
1891
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

85.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
24.1%

International

International student share

291
793

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

25 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Management, Personal & Professional Development, Design & Fashion, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Ancient Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,000 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 Liverpool

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £8,000 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, History, Law, English Studies, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and 13 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Fine Art, Education Studies, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology and 6 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 69 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Business Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Philosophy and 61 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses