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Liverpool · THE World #1501
Worcester · THE World #1501
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
Liverpool Hope
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Worcester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Worcester leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.
Liverpool Hope University vs University of Worcester at a glance
Liverpool Hope University and University of Worcester both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Business Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 15 and Liverpool Hope University in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £28,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 16 and University of Worcester in 13, 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.
Liverpool Hope University
University of Worcester
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.
Liverpool Hope
23 countries · 8% international
- 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇫🇷France5.9%
Worcester
38 countries · 15.1% international
- 🇮🇳India50.2%
- 🌐Nepal15.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
- 🇺🇸United States1.5%
Subjects
45 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 Worcester
Sociology & Criminology
42 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
46 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business Studies
31 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
27 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
30 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (PG)
Education Studies
19 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Music
28 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Psychology (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
8 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
English Literature
21 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Theology & Religious Studies
25 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Law
15 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
History
16 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Marketing
19 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Also taught at both: Social Work, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Dance, Accounting, Design & Fashion, English Language, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Geography & Environment, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Philosophy, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Business & Management (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geography (General), Management, Performing Arts (General).
Only at Liverpool Hope University
- Crafts & Applied Arts · 22
- History of Art & Design · 18
- Economics · 12
- Hospitality, Events & Tourism · 5
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering · 5
- Computing & IT · 4
- Electronic & Electrical Engineering · 3
- Social Sciences (General) · 2
- Developmental & Educational Psychology · 1
- Public Health & Epidemiology · 1
- and 1 more
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 Worcester
- £17,200
Liverpool Hope University is about £1,970 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Hope University
- £16,500
- University of Worcester
- £18,900
Liverpool Hope University is about £2,400 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.
Liverpool Hope University
University of Worcester
Sociology & Criminology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction89%Drama & Theatre
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,50094%Satisfaction92%Business Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,50081%Satisfaction62%Media & Film Studies
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction90%Music
£18,000Salary (3 years)£20,50086%Satisfaction79%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50093%Satisfaction95%English Literature
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,00094%Satisfaction89%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction92%Law
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction90%History
£20,500Salary (3 years)£18,50092%Satisfaction98%
Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool 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
University of Worcester
Molly Haughton Scholarship
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Amity Le Grange Scholarship
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Emily Bennett Scholarship
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Eva Baldwin Scholarship
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Imogen Stanley Scholarship
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Liverpool Hope University vs University of Worcester: common questions
Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Liverpool Hope University is about £1,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,400 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of Worcester?
Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies and 33 more.
Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Worcester better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £22,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 89% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Worcester offer more courses?
Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Worcester?
Liverpool Hope University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Economics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Sciences (General) and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Worcester but not at Liverpool Hope University?
University of Worcester teaches 23 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Biology, Adult Nursing, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and 15 more.
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