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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

5/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool Hope University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of the West of Scotland both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Liverpool Hope University is about £270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 5 and University of the West of Scotland in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £26,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £32,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 8 and University of the West of Scotland 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
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#1501
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#115
1844
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Liverpool Hope University

University of the West of Scotland

89.3%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
30.3%

International

International student share

635
119

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

30 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, English Language, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Applied Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Social Sciences (General), Cultural Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Environmental Sciences, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
University of the West of Scotland
£15,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £270 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

About the same.

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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of the West of Scotland

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Social Work

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%SatisfactionNo data

  • Health & Social Care

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • English Language

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction83%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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University of the West of Scotland

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Liverpool Hope University is about £270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same. 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Social Work, Accounting, Law and 18 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of the West of Scotland better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £23,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 26 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Drama & Theatre, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Creative Writing, Computer Science, History of Art & Design, History and 18 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Liverpool Hope University?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 19 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Zoology & Animal Biology and 11 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses