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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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

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2/10

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of Northampton both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Liverpool John Moores University is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 23 and Liverpool John Moores University in 10, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £30,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 21 and Liverpool John Moores University in 16, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#1501
#61
Guardian UK
#93
1823
Established
1975
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.

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Northampton

86.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
16.4%

International

International student share

325
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

50 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 Northampton

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Accounting, History, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Business Information Systems, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Information Systems & Data Science, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Liverpool John Moores University

Only at University of Northampton

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 Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Northampton
£19,000

Liverpool John Moores University is about £750 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 John Moores University

University of Northampton

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    78%Satisfaction75%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    78%Satisfaction78%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction72%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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University of Northampton

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Northampton: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Liverpool John Moores University is about £750 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 Northampton?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 38 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Northampton better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £22,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 86% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Northampton offer more courses?

Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Northampton?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Mathematics, Community & Specialist Nursing, Chemistry, Architecture, Forensic Science and 20 more.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

University of Northampton teaches 10 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Computing & IT, Dental Nursing and 2 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses