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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Bedfordshire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 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 £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Bedfordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £20,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 3 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
—
#52
THE World
#1001
#4
Guardian UK
#99
1895
Established
1882
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 of Bedfordshire

89.4%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
30.1%

International

International student share

253
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

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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Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

17 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 of Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

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

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
University of Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £12,300 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 of Bedfordshire

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

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 of Bedfordshire

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Bedfordshire 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 £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £12,300 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 of Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Law, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Social Sciences (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Marketing and 5 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Bedfordshire 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 £19,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 95% at University of Bedfordshire. 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 of Bedfordshire offer more courses?

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, History, Anthropology, Mathematics, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Management and 5 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 42 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and 34 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses