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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

1/8

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Sussex

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Sussex at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Sussex both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Leeds Trinity University is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £32,500 from University of Sussex. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 8 and University of Sussex in 7, 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
#273
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THE World
#201
#94
Guardian UK
#31
1966
Established
1961
No
Russell Group
No
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 Sussex

84.3%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
25.3%

International

International student share

96
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

25 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: English Studies, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Applied Psychology.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Sussex
£23,500

Leeds Trinity University is about £9,000 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 Sussex

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    68%Satisfaction86%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    97%Satisfaction89%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Leeds Trinity University

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Leeds Trinity University is about £9,000 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Journalism, Marketing and 13 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Sussex better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Children's Nursing and Learning Disabilities Nursing.

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

University of Sussex teaches 51 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Physics, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering and 43 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses