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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Plymouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Plymouth both teach 30 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 Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £2,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Plymouth in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £18,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#691
#501
THE World
#501
#84
Guardian UK
#56
1891
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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 Plymouth

85.4%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
11.9%

International

International student share

291
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

30 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Marketing, Music, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Architecture, Clinical & Health Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

University of Plymouth is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Plymouth is about £2,500 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 Plymouth

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction72%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction77%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction100%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £2,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £2,500 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Management, Social Work, Economics and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £28,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 72% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Welsh Studies, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Cultural Studies, Dance and 1 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 48 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate and 40 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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