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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/4

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 4 categories

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0/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre Somerset both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £15,700 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
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#52
THE World
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#4
Guardian UK
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1895
Established
2015
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University Centre Somerset

89.4%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
No data

International

International student share

253
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
5

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.

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
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University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    3 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.

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
    £29,200
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £15,700 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

    £250,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

    £33,333

    Deadline: N/A

    Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

    £26,250

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

    £23,805

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £15,700 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 3 subject areas: History, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT.

    Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University Centre Somerset?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Economics and 19 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 11 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 3 more.

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    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses