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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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.

6/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Roehampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on ranking, TEF, established, international, courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Roehampton both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and Computer Science. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £5,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £10,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Roehampton in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in English Studies: £23,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Roehampton in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#801
#84
Guardian UK
#77
1891
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

85.4%
85%

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%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
46.5%

International

International student share

291
296

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%
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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £5,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £10,750 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 Roehampton

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction66%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction71%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction70%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £5,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £10,750 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing and 14 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £24,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 66% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 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 Roehampton?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Social Work, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies and 5 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 30 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Software Engineering, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 22 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses