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Liverpool · QS World #851
Luton · Guardian UK #99
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
8/10
Liverpool John Moores
scored higher in 8 categories
2/10
Bedfordshire
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Liverpool John Moores University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance
Liverpool John Moores University and University of Bedfordshire both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 15 and University of Bedfordshire in 14. The widest gap is in Social Work: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £30,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 23 and Liverpool John Moores University in 6, with 3 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 John Moores University
University of Bedfordshire
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 John Moores
75 countries · 8.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
Bedfordshire
31 countries · 30.1% international
- 🇮🇳India56.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
- 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
Subjects
48 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 John Moores University
University of Bedfordshire
Business & Management (General)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
44 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
16 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Law
13 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Education Studies
9 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Computer Science
6 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
1 courseTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Design & Fashion
Human Resource Management
3 coursesTypical fee £14,380 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (PG)
Marketing
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Also taught at both: Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Chemistry, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Economics, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Technology & Logistics.
Only at Liverpool John Moores University
Only at University of Bedfordshire
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 John Moores University
- £18,250
- University of Bedfordshire
- £16,900
University of Bedfordshire is about £1,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
- University of Bedfordshire
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire yet.
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 John Moores University
University of Bedfordshire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00089%Satisfaction94%Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction95%Business Studies
£23,500Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction88%Law
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50086%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction93%Computer Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£27,50078%Satisfaction85%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,50078%Satisfaction91%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data78%Satisfaction88%Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£17,00090%Satisfaction73%Human Resource Management
£23,000Salary (3 years)£22,00093%Satisfaction82%Marketing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£22,00081%Satisfaction82%Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)£19,50091%Satisfaction84%
Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Bedfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,350 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 John Moores University and University of Bedfordshire?
Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Law, Education Studies, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and 36 more.
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Bedfordshire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £23,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Liverpool John Moores University and 94% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?
Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Bedfordshire?
Liverpool John Moores University teaches 30 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Nursing (General), English Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Architecture and 22 more.
What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at Liverpool John Moores University?
University of Bedfordshire teaches 11 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Philosophy, Social Sciences (General), Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 3 more.
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