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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Pontypridd · QS World #1201
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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South Wales
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and University of South Wales both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Leeds Trinity University is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 8 and University of South Wales in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £28,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 12 and Leeds Trinity University in 4, with 1 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 Trinity University
University of South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
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
University of South Wales
Law
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
20 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
6 coursesFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Teacher Training
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
3 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Building & Construction
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Computer Science
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Business Studies
Marketing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Journalism
Also taught at both: Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy.
Only at Leeds Trinity University
Only at University of South Wales
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 South Wales
- £16,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
Leeds Trinity University is about £3,400 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
University of South Wales
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00085%Satisfaction96%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£19,50079%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,00077%Satisfaction87%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£25,00085%Satisfaction97%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00087%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50083%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,50088%Satisfaction83%Education Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction92%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,00086%Satisfaction82%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,00084%Satisfaction91%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction94%Health & Social Care
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,00086%Satisfaction87%
Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLeeds Trinity University
View all scholarships →University of South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Leeds Trinity University vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Leeds Trinity University is about £3,400 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 University of South Wales?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Marketing and 11 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of South Wales better for Psychology (General)?
Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £19,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Leeds Trinity University and 90% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at University of South Wales?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 8 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Learning Disabilities Nursing and Mathematics.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Leeds Trinity University?
University of South Wales teaches 40 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Healthcare Science, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering and 32 more.
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