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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Swansea · Guardian UK #83

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Wales Trinity Saint David

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Wales Trinity Saint David on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and History. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £6,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £18,000 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 9 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
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#501
THE World
—
#84
Guardian UK
#83
1891
Established
1822
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 Wales Trinity Saint David

85.4%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
8.7%

International

International student share

291
293

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
5

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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Wales Trinity Saint David

18 countries · 8.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India57.3%
  • 🇨🇳China18.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%

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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Architecture, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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 Wales Trinity Saint David
£15,600

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £6,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
£16,800

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £5,200 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£14,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    70%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Fine Art

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

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Constituent College Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Course Costs Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Ethnicity Equality Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Reaching Wider Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £6,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £5,200 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, History, Management, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Law, English Studies, Social Work, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Drama & Theatre and 10 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £27,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 89% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 17 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 19 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Archaeology, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 11 more.

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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David293 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses