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Liverpool · QS World #851
Swansea · Guardian UK #83
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.
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Liverpool John Moores
scored higher in 4 categories
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Wales Trinity Saint David
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Liverpool John Moores University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses; University of Wales Trinity Saint David on established, satisfaction, international, scholarship.
Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance
Liverpool John Moores University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 15 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £29,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £40,000 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 14 and Liverpool John Moores University in 7.
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
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%
Wales Trinity Saint David
18 countries · 8.7% international
- 🇮🇳India57.3%
- 🇨🇳China18.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%
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 John Moores University
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
6 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
16 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Design & Fashion
7 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Education Studies
9 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Management
7 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
History
5 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Law
13 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Building & Construction
9 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
5 coursesFee not available
English Studies
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
1 courseTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Health & Social Care
Mechanical Engineering
Film Production & Cinematography
Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Teacher Training, Anthropology, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Music, Politics & International Relations.
Only at Liverpool John Moores University
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
- £15,600
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- £16,800
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,450 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£27,50078%Satisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50089%Satisfaction90%Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction85%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction89%Management
£19,500Salary (3 years)£19,00080%Satisfaction91%History
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,00092%Satisfaction89%Law
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction88%Building & Construction
£30,500Salary (3 years)£29,50081%Satisfaction74%Business Studies
£23,500Salary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction83%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£29,500Salary (3 years)£40,00078%Satisfaction98%English Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£14,50094%Satisfaction95%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£19,500Salary (3 years)£13,00078%Satisfaction92%
Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Wales Trinity Saint David
Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount
£2,500
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Ethnicity Equality Bursary
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FAQ
Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,450 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Management, History, Law, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 18 more.
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £27,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Liverpool John Moores University and 89% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?
Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
Liverpool John Moores University teaches 48 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing and 40 more.
What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Liverpool John Moores University?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 11 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Drama & Theatre, Philosophy, Ancient Languages, Celtic Studies, Geography (General) and 3 more.
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