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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Leeds Beckett University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Leeds Beckett University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and University of Northampton both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Design & Fashion. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Leeds Beckett University is about £560 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 16 and Leeds Beckett University in 8, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £28,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 19 and Leeds Beckett University in 13.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1201
#801
THE World
#1501
#70
Guardian UK
#93
1824
Established
1975
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.

Leeds Beckett University

University of Northampton

85.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
16.4%

International

International student share

318
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

44 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 Beckett University

University of Northampton

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, History, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Computing & IT, Public Health & Epidemiology, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Leeds Beckett University

Only at University of Northampton

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 Beckett University
£16,840
University of Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

Leeds Beckett University
£18,440
University of Northampton
£19,000

Leeds Beckett University is about £560 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 Beckett University

University of Northampton

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction99%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    65%Satisfaction80%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction75%

  • Education Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction72%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Leeds Beckett University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Leeds Beckett University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Leeds Beckett University is about £560 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 Beckett University and University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Marketing, Computer Science, Education Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 32 more.

Is Leeds Beckett University or University of Northampton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £21,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Leeds Beckett University and 99% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Beckett University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at University of Northampton?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Building & Construction, Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Economics, English Literature and 15 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Leeds Beckett University?

University of Northampton teaches 16 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Applied Psychology, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Environmental Sciences and 8 more.

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