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Leeds · QS World #1001
London · Guardian UK #108
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
Leeds Beckett
scored higher in 4 categories
5/9
West London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on ranking, established, employment.
Leeds Beckett University vs University of West London at a glance
Leeds Beckett University and University of West London both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £16,750 at University of West London, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,190 a year cheaper.
Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 18 and Leeds Beckett University in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £32,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £24,500 from University of West London. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 20 and Leeds Beckett University in 6, with 3 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.
Leeds Beckett University
University of West London
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 Beckett
65 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India48.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
- 🌐Nepal2.6%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
Subjects
48 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 West London
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
24 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
Music
8 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
35 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
33 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Design & Fashion
10 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Business Studies
9 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Law
11 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Building & Construction
10 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Marketing
Politics & International Relations
12 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,440 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
Management
10 coursesTypical fee £16,840 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
Also taught at both: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Biological Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Accounting, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics, Social Work, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Performing Arts (General), Planning & Housing, Health & Social Care, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Dance, Computing & IT, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Nursing (General).
Only at Leeds Beckett University
Only at University of West London
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 West London
- £16,750
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Beckett University
- £18,440
- University of West London
- £17,250
University of West London is about £1,190 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 West London
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50090%Satisfaction94%Music
£18,000Salary (3 years)£21,00081%Satisfaction89%Design & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,00084%Satisfaction81%Business Studies
£24,500Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction88%Law
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50086%Satisfaction85%Building & Construction
£32,500Salary (3 years)£24,50070%Satisfaction90%Computer Science
£26,000Salary (3 years)£28,00077%Satisfaction85%Civil Engineering
£28,500Salary (3 years)£29,00086%Satisfaction83%Marketing
£24,500Salary (3 years)£21,50088%Satisfaction92%Politics & International Relations
£23,500Salary (3 years)£26,50088%Satisfaction88%Media & Film Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,00094%Satisfaction94%Sociology & Criminology
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,50088%Satisfaction88%
Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Leeds Beckett University vs University of West London: common questions
Is Leeds Beckett University or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £16,750 at University of West London, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,190 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 West London?
Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and 36 more.
Is Leeds Beckett University or University of West London better for Hospitality, Events & Tourism?
Hospitality, Events & Tourism graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £21,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Leeds Beckett University and 94% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Beckett University or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at University of West London?
Leeds Beckett University teaches 19 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, History, English Literature, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Fine Art and 11 more.
What can you study at University of West London but not at Leeds Beckett University?
University of West London teaches 20 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Genetics & Genomics, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Pharmacology and 12 more.
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