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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.
5/8
London School of Economics and Political Science
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre Weston at a glance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre Weston both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 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 £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £15,300 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher. In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher.
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.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
University Centre Weston
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.
London School of Economics and Political Science
108 countries · 63.5% international
- 🇨🇳China24.8%
- 🇺🇸United States8.7%
- 🇮🇳India7.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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 Weston
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
18 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Health & Social Care
Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Only at University Centre Weston
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 Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £15,300 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.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
£31,000Salary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon 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
FAQ
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Weston 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 £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £15,300 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 Weston?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Health & Social Care.
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University Centre Weston?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 26 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Anthropology and 18 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?
University Centre Weston teaches 12 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.
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