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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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.

6/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of South Wales is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of South Wales at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of South Wales both teach 23 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 South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 11 and University of South Wales in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £19,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 10 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 6, with 1 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
#1201
#84
Guardian UK
#83
1891
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

85.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
22%

International

International student share

291
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

23 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Fine Art, History, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £5,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £4,100 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 South Wales

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    73%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction71%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    73%Satisfaction94%

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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £4,100 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Social Work and 11 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 82% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 8 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 40 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering and 32 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses