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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

2/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Southampton both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 3. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 11 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#111
#501
THE World
#129
#84
Guardian UK
#16
1891
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

85.4%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
35.1%

International

International student share

291
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

29 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art, Personal & Professional Development, English Studies, Mathematics, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Southampton
£31,200

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,200 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 Southampton

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    71%Satisfaction88%

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 Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,200 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), History, Economics, Law, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 17 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £23,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 87% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Social Work, History of Art & Design, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies and 2 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 62 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 54 more.

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