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London · QS World #686
Hartlepool
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
Kingston
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Kingston University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Kingston University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Kingston University and The Northern School of Art both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Creative Arts (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 4 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Kingston University
The Northern School of Art
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Kingston
91 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇳India24.1%
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
- 🇺🇸United States3.2%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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.
Kingston University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
21 coursesTypical fee £13,950 (PG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Creative Arts (General)
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Only at Kingston University
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- Kingston University
- £18,500
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 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.
Kingston University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£16,00089%Satisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£15,50074%Satisfaction69%Drama & Theatre
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50095%Satisfaction95%Fine Art
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50075%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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Kingston University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Kingston University or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 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 Kingston University and The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre and Fine Art.
Is Kingston University or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Kingston University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at The Northern School of Art?
Kingston University teaches 62 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 54 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Kingston University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 1 subject area that Kingston University does not, including History of Art & Design.
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