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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

4/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Sussex

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Sussex both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Sussex in 8. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £39,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
#273
#501
THE World
#201
#84
Guardian UK
#31
1891
Established
1961
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 Sussex

85.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
25.3%

International

International student share

291
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
2

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

36 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Marketing, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Management, Personal & Professional Development, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Design & Fashion, Journalism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Welsh Studies, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, Ancient Languages, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Sussex
£23,500

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 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 Sussex

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    74%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    70%Satisfaction94%

  • Anthropology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £1,500 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Economics, Law, Music, Social Work, Anthropology, History and 24 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Sussex 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 Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 84% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Fine Art, Architecture and Dance.

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

University of Sussex teaches 40 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy and 32 more.

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