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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
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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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Lancashire
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lancashire 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 University of Lancashire at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and University of Lancashire both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Computer Science. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 11 and Leeds Trinity University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 11 and Leeds Trinity University in 6.
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
University of Lancashire
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%
Lancashire
74 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
- 🌐Nepal6.6%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
Subjects
27 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
University of Lancashire
Law
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
19 coursesTypical fee £17,330 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
6 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £18,040 (UG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,040 (UG)
Business Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Education Studies
Social Work
Film Production & Cinematography
Games Design & Computer Animation
Journalism
Management
Adult Nursing
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Creative Writing, English Studies, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.
Only at Leeds Trinity University
Only at University of Lancashire
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
- University of Lancashire
- £17,330
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- University of Lancashire
- £19,250
Leeds Trinity University is about £4,750 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
University of Lancashire
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£20,50077%Satisfaction96%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50083%Satisfaction71%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£35,00084%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,00088%Satisfaction92%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£19,50079%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£22,00088%Satisfaction82%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00087%Satisfaction88%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50083%Satisfaction81%Journalism
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,50090%Satisfaction93%Adult Nursing
£21,000Salary (3 years)£28,50068%SatisfactionNo dataHealth & Social Care
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,00086%Satisfaction93%
Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Leeds Trinity University vs University of Lancashire: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,750 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 University of Lancashire?
Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Management and 15 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Lancashire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Leeds Trinity University and 96% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?
University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at University of Lancashire?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Applied Psychology and Finance & Actuarial Science.
What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at Leeds Trinity University?
University of Lancashire teaches 55 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Music, Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Sciences (General) and 47 more.
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