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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
London · QS World #901
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.
1/7
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
London South Bank
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.
Leeds Trinity University vs London South Bank University at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and London South Bank University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Computer Science and Business Studies. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £18,900 at London South Bank University: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £40,500 from London South Bank University. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 13 and Leeds Trinity 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 Trinity University
London South Bank 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%
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
Subjects
23 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
London South Bank University
Building & Construction
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
Computer Science
Business Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Children's Nursing
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
Mental Health Nursing
Education Studies
Adult Nursing
Accounting
Marketing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Applied Psychology.
Only at Leeds Trinity University
Only at London South Bank 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
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
Leeds Trinity University is about £4,400 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
London South Bank University
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00083%Satisfaction90%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction93%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50085%Satisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,50077%Satisfaction91%Children's Nursing
£21,000Salary (3 years)£30,00068%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£21,50088%Satisfaction89%Mental Health Nursing
£21,000Salary (3 years)£40,50068%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction85%Adult Nursing
£21,000Salary (3 years)£33,00068%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,50083%Satisfaction86%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,00087%Satisfaction77%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction87%
Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Leeds Trinity University vs London South Bank University: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £18,900 at London South Bank University: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,400 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 London South Bank University?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Building & Construction, Computer Science, Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Children's Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Mental Health Nursing, Education Studies, Adult Nursing, Accounting, Marketing and 11 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or London South Bank University better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £24,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Trinity University and 93% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or London South Bank University offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at London South Bank University?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 8 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Journalism, Teacher Training, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Creative Writing and Mathematics.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Leeds Trinity University?
London South Bank University teaches 32 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and 24 more.
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