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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

4/9

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, international, graduate salary.

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

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of Worcester both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Worcester in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 12 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

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
#1501
#84
Guardian UK
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1891
Established
1946
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 Worcester

85.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
15.1%

International

International student share

291
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

30 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Cultural Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Dance, Mathematics.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £3,100 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 Worcester

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction100%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Fine Art

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £4,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £3,100 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Law, Social Work, History, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Fine Art and 18 more.

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

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £21,000 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 94% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 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 Worcester?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Welsh Studies, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Architecture, Clinical & Health Psychology and 1 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 38 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences and 30 more.

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