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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

7/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

West of Scotland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 16 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 the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £6,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £5,720 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 4 and University of the West of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £26,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 3 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#701
QS World
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#501
THE World
#601
#84
Guardian UK
#115
1891
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

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 the West of Scotland

85.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
30.3%

International

International student share

291
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

16 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 the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £5,720 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 the West of Scotland

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%SatisfactionNo data

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    70%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction96%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

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 the West of Scotland

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £6,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £5,720 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Law, Music, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Journalism and 4 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of the West of Scotland better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £23,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Management and 15 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 33 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Accounting and 25 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses