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Preston · QS World #1001
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Leeds Arts
scored higher in 0 categories
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Lancashire
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lancashire leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University does not lead in any category where both have data.
Leeds Arts University vs University of Lancashire at a glance
Leeds Arts University and University of Lancashire both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Leeds Arts University is about £950 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Leeds Arts University is higher in 4 and University of Lancashire in 1. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £17,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, against £19,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 4 and Leeds Arts University in 2.
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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Lancashire
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.
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
Lancashire
74 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
- 🌐Nepal6.6%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
Subjects
9 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Lancashire
Design & Fashion
22 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £18,750 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £17,330 (UG)
Music
4 coursesTypical fee £18,450 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,750 (UG)
Creative Writing
Fine Art
Marketing
Applied Computing
Drama & Theatre
Only at Leeds Arts University
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
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
- University of Lancashire
- £17,330
University of Lancashire is about £670 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
- University of Lancashire
- £19,250
Leeds Arts University is about £950 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Lancashire
Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50084%Satisfaction97%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,000Salary (3 years)£18,00084%Satisfaction88%Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50065%Satisfaction98%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction93%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,00089%Satisfaction71%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50065%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
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Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers
100%
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Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary
£500
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Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary
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Estranged Student Support
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Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship
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FAQ
Leeds Arts University vs University of Lancashire: common questions
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Leeds Arts University is about £950 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 Leeds Arts University and University of Lancashire?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Fine Art, Marketing, Applied Computing and Drama & Theatre.
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Lancashire better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, and £19,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Arts University and 97% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Arts University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?
University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at University of Lancashire?
Leeds Arts University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Crafts & Applied Arts.
What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at Leeds Arts University?
University of Lancashire teaches 73 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering and 65 more.
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