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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Liverpool · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 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 Trinity
scored higher in 0 categories
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Liverpool John Moores
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
Liverpool John Moores University leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University does not lead in any category where both have data.
Leeds Trinity University vs Liverpool John Moores University at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and Liverpool John Moores University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Leeds Trinity University is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 12 and Leeds Trinity University in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Children's Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £31,000 from Liverpool John Moores University. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 12 and Leeds Trinity University in 7.
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 Trinity University
Liverpool John Moores University
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 Trinity
9 countries · 1.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
- 🇮🇳India15%
- 🌐Gibraltar5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%
Liverpool John Moores
75 countries · 8.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
Subjects
28 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 Trinity University
Liverpool John Moores University
Sociology & Criminology
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Business Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
6 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
Law
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Education Studies
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
Journalism
Management
Childhood & Youth Studies
English Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Health & Social Care
Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science.
Only at Leeds Trinity 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 Trinity University
- No data
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
Leeds Trinity University is about £3,750 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 Trinity University
Liverpool John Moores University
Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£21,50088%Satisfaction87%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,50084%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50077%Satisfaction89%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50083%Satisfaction78%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£20,00086%Satisfaction88%Journalism
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,00090%Satisfaction84%English Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00097%Satisfaction94%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction81%Health & Social Care
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,00086%Satisfaction64%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction79%
Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Leeds Trinity University vs Liverpool John Moores University: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or Liverpool John Moores University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Leeds Trinity University is about £3,750 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 Trinity University and Liverpool John Moores University?
Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Education Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Journalism, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies and 16 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or Liverpool John Moores University better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £21,500 from Liverpool John Moores University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 87% at Liverpool John Moores University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or Liverpool John Moores University offer more courses?
Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Liverpool John Moores University?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 3 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy and Learning Disabilities Nursing.
What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Liverpool John Moores University teaches 50 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Chemistry, History and 42 more.
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