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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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.

9/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Northampton both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Northampton in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 8 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#1501
#84
Guardian UK
#93
1891
Established
1975
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 Northampton

85.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
16.4%

International

International student share

291
221

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

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

24 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 Northampton

Also taught at both: History, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Journalism, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Northampton

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 Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Northampton
£19,000

University of Northampton is about £3,000 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 Northampton

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction72%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    70%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Northampton

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £3,000 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 Northampton?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Marketing, Music, Business & Management (General) and 12 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £18,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 90% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Management, Creative Writing, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 7 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 36 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and 28 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses