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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, graduate salary.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Stirling both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Stirling in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £19,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 9 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
#560
#501
THE World
#501
#84
Guardian UK
#50
1891
Established
1967
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 Stirling

85.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
18.4%

International

International student share

291
254

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

22 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, Cultural Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Stirling
No data

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

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 Stirling

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction68%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    70%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction69%

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 Stirling

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FAQ

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

What subjects can you study at both Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Economics, English Studies, Social Work, Marketing, Education Studies and 10 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 84% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 17 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 9 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 38 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Accounting, French, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training and 30 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses