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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

1/9

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Southampton both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science and Media & Film Studies. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Leeds Trinity University is about £16,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 13 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £31,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
#94
Guardian UK
#16
1966
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Southampton

84.3%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£26,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
35.1%

International

International student share

96
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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%
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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

26 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Children's Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Southampton
£31,200

Leeds Trinity University is about £16,700 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 Southampton

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction66%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Children's Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    68%Satisfaction93%

  • Adult Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    68%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Leeds Trinity University

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Leeds Trinity University is about £16,700 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, Marketing, Accounting, Mathematics, Philosophy, Health & Social Care and 14 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Southampton better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £23,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Leeds Trinity University and 87% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Trinity University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at University of Southampton?

Leeds Trinity University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work and Learning Disabilities Nursing.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Leeds Trinity University?

University of Southampton teaches 65 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 57 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses