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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

8/10

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Sunderland both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Law. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Sunderland in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 12 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#1501
#84
Guardian UK
#86
1891
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

85.4%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
36.5%

International

International student share

291
193

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%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £5,000 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 Sunderland

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    70%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    71%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    85%Satisfaction100%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £5,000 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 Sunderland?

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

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £18,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 93% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, History, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre and 8 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 33 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences and 25 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses