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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, employment.

Leeds Beckett University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and University of Southampton both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Leeds Beckett University is about £9,160 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Leeds Beckett University is about £12,760 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 29 and Leeds Beckett University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 16 and Leeds Beckett University in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#111
#801
THE World
#129
#70
Guardian UK
#16
1824
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

85.8%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
35.1%

International

International student share

318
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

52 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Management, Music, English Literature, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Economics, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Architecture, Human Resource Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Creative Writing, International Development, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Leeds Beckett University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Leeds Beckett University is about £9,160 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Leeds Beckett University
£18,440
University of Southampton
£31,200

Leeds Beckett University is about £12,760 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 Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    65%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction66%

  • Marketing

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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FAQ

Leeds Beckett University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Leeds Beckett University is about £9,160 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Leeds Beckett University is about £12,760 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 40 more.

Is Leeds Beckett University or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Leeds Beckett University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

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

Leeds Beckett University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Planning & Housing and 7 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 39 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Environmental Sciences and 31 more.

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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses